Certified Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Einstein Outpatient Unit

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health – Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and filling medications for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include IV preparation, Pyxis replenishment, and collaboration with pharmacists and nursing staff.

The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, sterile compounding, and certification upon hire to ensure safe, compliant medication handling and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year of sterile compounding experience.
• Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and ratio calculations; pass scores on calculation/sterile compounding/exams.
• CPhT and RPT certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenish Pyxis machines and monitor refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Count, compound and repack pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Dispense medications to patient areas and restock inventory.
• Document waste and ensure proper billing/crediting per hospital policies.
• Maintain clean work areas and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and transport to nursing units.
• Maintain competencies for IV Lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.

Skills

Sterile compounding

IV preparation

Hospital pharmacy

Measurement & calculations

Customer service

Education

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pyxis machines

McKesson Automation

CAPS

Job description

Job Details

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 Description

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 record 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 an 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 record 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

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Worker Sub Type Regular

Employee Entity

Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization provid