Pharmacy Technician II – Specialty Pharmacy:  

• This position exists to provide technical expertise in the specialty pharmacy by making patient calls, preparing medications for delivery, and completing technician-related duties. This role is primarily based in a call center with rotating shifts to prepare orders for delivery.  

Primary Work Location:   

• Main Campus: Specialty Pharmacy Call Center and Shipping Area   

Schedule:   

• Monday – Friday   
• Shifts vary between 7:30am and 5:00pm  

7:30am – 4:00pm (Shipping)  

8:00am – 4:30pm (Shipping)  

8:30am – 5:00pm (Call Center)  

• Possible Hybrid after training and clearing probation  

Essential Functions:

• Accepts prescription, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patient’s allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
• Prepares and packages injectables and oral medication for outpatient use.
• Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with Third Party Payors, without pharmacist intervention.
• Extemporaneously compounds medication which is not commercially available (i.e. suspensions, ointments, liquids, capsules, powders, etc.) under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns.
• Assists in orientation and training for new Outpatient Pharmacy Technicians and interns. Ensures that the trainees are competent to function in the outpatient pharmacy area.

Education Requirement:

• As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician), required.

Certifications:

Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician (preferably in a setting appropriate for the position, e.g. outpatient, hospital, etc), required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"