IV Prep & Unit-Dose Pharmacy Technician

Highmark Health; Neason Hill (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and IV admixture program. Under pharmacist supervision, you will prepare, label, and dispense medications and assist with daily pharmacy duties.

This role requires HS diploma and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT; PA registration is required within 24 months of hire. Prior clinical experience is preferred and the job is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum Highschool diploma/ GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required within 24 months of hire; PA registration before start date.
• Preferred: completion of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and processes medications, including controlled substances.
• Answers phones and relays messages within the department.
• Fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and IV admixtures under supervision.
• Uses pharmacy tech tools and software for labeling and dispensing.
• Maintains inventory and completes billing and supply functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

ExCPT (NHA) certification

Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician (PA State Board)

Pharmacy technician training program (preferred)

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

packagers

BCMA

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and IV admixture program. Under pharmacist supervision, you will prepare, label, and dispense medications and assist with daily pharmacy duties.

This role requires HS diploma and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT; PA registration is required within 24 months of hire. Prior clinical experience is preferred and the job is based in Pittsburgh, PA.