Certified Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Center One Pharmacy

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Dental & vision

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and dispensing. You will assist in maintaining Pyxis inventories, prepare IVs aseptically, and help ensure accurate billing and documentation.

The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and requires 2 years hospital pharmacy experience with sterile compounding. Shift is Mon-Fri 8:00–4:30, no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year sterile compounding experience.
• Certification: CPhT and RPT upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers and staff per Jefferson values.
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for pharmacist review.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines and monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals.
• Dispenses medications and restocks inventory; documents waste.
• Handles billing/crediting to ensure proper medication charges.
• Picks up physician orders and processes them as required.
• Maintains clean work areas and conducts light housekeeping.
• Replenishes code carts and documents restocks.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and transports them.
• Maintains competencies for IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson, CAPS.
• Performs inspections and expiry checks of storage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy tech

Sterile compounding

Medication calculations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT Certification

RPT Certification

Tools

Pyxis machines

McKesson Automation

IV preparation

Job description

Job Details

Must be able to work between hours between Monday-Friday 8-4:30p no weekend or holidays.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and the direct supervision by staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Support all department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that the proper medication and tools are available for the clinical team and patients.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.
• Replenishes all Pyxis machines. Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures when filling, and documents corrective action taken if needed. Informs Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas, Reorder and Restock of pharmacy inventory, Restock inventory in department and nursing unit and restocks returns, Evaluates stock for expired medications, Performs necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Performs various billing/crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients to comply with hospital finance policies. Ensures proper documentation of waste.
• Picks up Physician orders from team centers on a regular basis, and additionally as required by the Pharmacist.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins and stock neatly, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Replenishes specialty and code carts. All restocking of carts is documented through the use of a sign out sheet, noting time, date, and items replaced.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and records IV refrigeration daily. Transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.
• Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly. All items are examined for expiration date, accurate storage, under proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat and security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year of Sterile compounding experience
• Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and calculation of ratio and proportions. Passing score of 90% on calculation exam, aseptic preparation exam, safe handling of hazardous drugs and practicum.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

9880 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.