Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations under supervision of the Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy.

The role includes preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications, Pyxis responsibilities and IV room duties, with on-site parking and a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 Years of Pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB certification within 1 year of hire date or currently enrolled in Pharmacy School Program.
• Need to be registered as technician or technician trainee with Commonwealth of PA prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in inpatient hospital pharmacy, including preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Maintain workflow by charging medications, filling Pyxis MedStations, crediting and redistributing returns, and assisting with inventory.
• Assist in preparation, dispensing and delivery of parental solutions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain IV room workflow, including delivering IVs, recycling IV products, processing IV returns, and batching IVs and syringes.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

PTCB certification

PA technician registration

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: Job Title: Pharmacy Tech Employment Type: Part-Time Shift: PRN minimum expectation will be every fourth weekend; evening shift, 2:30pm-11pm; Holiday requirements, per department needs. applicants need to be able to train (week 1= monday orientation, tuesday Epic training; 1 day for required regulatory assignments; training mainly occurs on weekdays M-F, times can vary from 6am-5pm). number of shifts required for training dependent upon prior experience, need at least 3 shifts/week to ensure timely training. Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, and Director of Pharmacy, and according to the established procedures of the pharmacy department, the pharmacy technician assists the pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel in all aspects of inpatient hospital pharmacy. This includes but is not limited to the preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications, performing related duties to maintain workflow such as charging medications, filling Pyxis MedStations, crediting and redistributing returns and assisting in the maintenance of inventory levels within the department. In addition to the above, the technician assists the pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel in the preparation, dispensing and delivery of parental solutions for inpatients and outpatients. The Technician will maintain the workflow in the IV room with activities such as delivering the IVs to the nursing units, recycling of IV products, processing IV returns and batching IVs and syringes as backup stock for new orders. The purpose is delivery of quality care commensurate with the age of the patient population for the said designated area. (ie. neonate through geriatrics).

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 Years of Pharmacy experience preferred
• Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) certification within 1 year of hire date or currently enrolled in Pharmacy School Program
• Need to be registered as technician or technician trainee with Commonwealth of PA prior to start

Position Highlights

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About us

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.