Job DetailsJob Location: Marietta, OH 45750Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Varies as scheduledJob Category: ProfessionalThe Memorial Health System is proud to offer a Pharmacy Technician Residency Program which provides the necessary training to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Our training program is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and blends online learning with on-the-job training to launch your career as a pharmacy technician.

Why become a Pharmacy Technician:

Entry in a quickly growing healthcare field with high demand for new technicians.
Qualification to work in a variety of pharmacy settings such as hospital, compounding, community, mail-order, long-term care, and beyond.
Ability to participate in patient care activities dependent upon your practice setting including compounding, medication distribution, billing, medication reconciliation, purchasing, and more.

Participation in our Pharmacy Technician Residency Program provides:

Necessary training to allow you to take the Pharmacy Technician Training Exam (PTCE).
Access to in-depth educational and practice resources to set you up for success in taking the PTCE.
PTCB certification upon passing the PTCE, qualifying you to become a pharmacy technician in all 50 states.
Direct entry into hospital pharmacy from day one.
Employment with an exceptional team of pharmacy professionals throughout training and beyond.
Tailored orientation with an introduction to hospital pharmacy, sterile compounding, and more.
Increased compensation following certification within the first 9 months of employment.

Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team who assist in providing accurate medication therapy to patients every single day. Memorial Health system is dedicated to helping launch your career and fostering an environment of professional growth and development.

Let Memorial Health System care for you in your career.

Job Functions:

Technician Training: On-the-job completion of a comprehensive online training course with over 100 credit hours, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Completion of the PTCE within the first 9 months of employment. Our training course includes the necessary curriculum along with several practice exercises to prepare you to take the PTCE.
Pharmacy Operations: Communicate with pharmacists, physicians, nursing staff, and other pharmacy technicians to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Appropriately initiate billing functions such as debiting and crediting. Provide guidance and training to new pharmacy staff as needed. Perform nursing unit and medication storage audits assigned by pharmacy supervisor.
Medication handling: Fill and deliver medications in a timely and efficient manner. Prepare sterile products following all necessary regulations and precautions including USP 797. Repackage pharmaceuticals as needed. Manage department and unit inventory by anticipating medication needs, placing medication orders, and managing outdated medications. Pyxis activities include restocking, new loads, expiration date checking, inventory management, and troubleshooting as required. Fill and deliver medication and physician orders in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform additional duties as required by the pharmacy director and pharmacy supervisor.
Assume all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
QualificationsMinimum Education/Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee License from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy prior to start date; must obtain the required criminal records check by submitting fingerprints to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and FBI via a WebCheck provider located in Ohio to become licensed prior to starting.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

Typing, interpersonal skills, and some computer knowledge.

Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].

Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.