Certified Pharmacy Tech

Lensa; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Mechanicsburg, PA. In this entry-level position, you will assist in medication management under the supervision of a pharmacist. Key responsibilities include preparing, dispensing medications, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, demonstrating a commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Experience in a pharmacy environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Document medication orders and handle medication credits.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Job description

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The Certified Pharmacy Technician, under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications to patients. Patients served include all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Daily contact with Nursing Departmental Personnel, other departmental hospital personnel, physicians, and other UPMC Pinnacle employees.
• Travels among UPMC Pinnacle facilities when mutually agreed upon to complete assigned Pharmacy activities.
• Participates in Performance Improvement as it relates to the Department.
• Promotes Mission, Vision and Values of UPMC Pinnacle.
• Maintains Pharmacy in a clean, orderly and safe manner by restocking shelves, cleaning work stations, returning medications to stock, etc.
• Completes all necessary documentation including medication credits, charge forms and various logs according to departmental procedures.
• Assists in training employees and pharmacy students with regard to work procedures.
• Fills and replaces medications to automated dispensing cabinets.
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to use current equipment, including pneumatic tube, fax machines, printers, computers, automated dispensing cabinets, telephones, etc.
• Inspects medications in assigned areas (i.e. Pharmacy, patient care units, procedural areas, and off-site areas). Removes expired or recalled medications and completes documentation.
• Fills and delivers interdepartmental orders. Completes all necessary documentation.
• Proactively and continuously answers the telephone, waits on customers, and checks the pneumatic tube station.
• Understands and complies with handling procedures for controlled substances.
• Repackages medications as necessary and completes all required documentation.
• Prepares and labels non-sterile compounds and other required products. Performs necessary calculations. Completes all necessary documentation.
• Once trained, prepares specialty products such as chemotherapy, epidurals, etc. under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and labels IV admixtures and other sterile products. Perform necessary calculations. Demonstrates an understanding of and utilizes proper aseptic technique.
• Properly labels pre-made IV solutions and admixtures.
• Delivers medications to patient care units and transfers/removes appropriate medications when necessary.
• Initials after filling all orders and ensures a pharmacist review before dispensing.
• Accurately prepares and labels medications for dispensing or distribution under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Employment experience required:
• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained and maintained including required continuing education credits.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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