Hospital Pharmacy Tech: IV Prep & Sterile Compounding

Albert Einstein Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans and other benefits

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatient and outpatient services under the supervision of pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager.

The role includes maintaining IV and Pyxis operations, replenishing inventory, and ensuring proper documentation and billing, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance. Experience in hospital pharmacy and sterile compounding is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of 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 and PA Registered Pharmacy Technician certifications

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Sterile compounding experience

Hospital pharmacy experience

Strong math/calculation skills

Attention to detail

Education

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Job description

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatient and outpatient services under the supervision of pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager.

The role includes maintaining IV and Pyxis operations, replenishing inventory, and ensuring proper documentation and billing, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance. Experience in hospital pharmacy and sterile compounding is preferred.