Pharmacy Tech II: Patient Care & IV Prep Expert

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services and patient support. The role supports the registered pharmacist by processing orders, maintaining inventory, and delivering courteous customer service across outpatient and inpatient settings.

The position involves compounding and preparing IV medications for inpatients, ensuring accuracy in documentation and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year of equivalent experience.
• Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician with PA State Board required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders including entry, preparation, and assembly for pharmacist check.
• Maintain inventory and supplies per policies using pharmacy computer systems.
• Provide customer service by handling prescriptions and documenting required information.
• For outpatient techs: validate insurance coverage and handle cash and deposits as needed.
• For inpatient techs: compound, stock, repackage, and prepare routine IV orders.
• Operate central fill equipment safely (forklifts, order pickers, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy tech certification

Pharmacy training

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

CPhT or ExCPT (NHA)

Pharmacy technician training or 1 year experience

PA State Board registration requirement

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services and patient support. The role supports the registered pharmacist by processing orders, maintaining inventory, and delivering courteous customer service across outpatient and inpatient settings.

The position involves compounding and preparing IV medications for inpatients, ensuring accuracy in documentation and adherence to policies.