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ProMedica's Mission is to improve your health and well-being. That's evident the minute you walk through the doors of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. Located about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in Defiance, Ohio, our facility was constructed in 2002 and designed to promote a healing environment. It also has state-of-the-art technology and private rooms that feel like a home away from home.

Being a community-based hospital, we also have a professional office building where you'll find many primary and specialty doctors. In addition, we're a critical-access hospital and accredited by the Joint Commission, the industry leader in setting healthcare standards. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III trauma center.

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Fills physician orders. Replenish medication surgical kits, automated dispensing machines, and stock requisitions accurately.

Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition where applicable) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques. Only Pharmacy Technicians who have completed all required competencies will prepare intravenous admixtures

Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations; Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques

Assists in completing all medication inspections and identifies and removes all outdated and unusable medications.

Collaborates with other health care professionals in meeting departmental goals. Establishes and maintains mechanisms for communication and constructive problem solving with staff. Utilizes a team approach in decision-making and problem solving. Build trust and mutual respects.

Performs training of new employees and in-services current employees in areas of specialization and/or expertise.

Is routinely responsible for special assignments in the area of continuous quality improvement and other projects as assigned by a supervisor.

Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness.

Maintains professional, helpful, and courteous relationships with nursing and other hospital employees, patients, and their families.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and responsible manner.

Supports the department in providing a vision for its direction and embraces the change process to achieve the vision.

Fosters the culture of patient safety by using the error prevention techniques.

Coaches and facilitates the growth and development of employees within the department.

Communicates effectively orally and in writing within department as well as to all external customers.

Strives for continuous improvement by focusing on key department systems.

Participates in creating an environment for success through team participation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

OHIO: Certified Pharmacy Technician registration or Pharmacy Intern License with Ohio Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Registered Pharmacy Technician with restrictions in duties and expectation of Certified License being obtained within 6 months of hire.

MICHIGAN: Licensed Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License with Michigan Board of Pharmacy. May be hired with a Temporary Pharmacy Technician License (expires 1 year from receipt) with expectation of Pharmacy Technician license and/or technician certificate being obtained within 6 months of hire.

Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (either PTCB or ExCPT (NHA) exam permitted)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Skills: Experience as a pharmacy technician

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Will wear appropriate PPE when compounding nonsterile, sterile, and hazardous products)

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift materials up to 50 pounds. Non-material handling of continuous sitting and reaching, standing, squatting, kneeling, walking, and stairs. Frequent manual manipulations may affect hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Must be able to move about and between work stations

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

**Requisition ID:** 93764