Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in inpatient hospital pharmacy. Responsibilities include preparing, dispensing, delivering medications, charging medications, and maintaining Pyxis and IV room workflows.

Position is part-time with a weekend shift and PRN minimums, requiring training and flexible hours. Training weeks may involve early mornings; experience preferred and PA technician registration required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB certification within 1 year of hire date or currently enrolled in pharmacy school.
• Must be registered as technician or technician trainee with Commonwealth of PA prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and staff with inpatient hospital pharmacy duties.
• Prepare, dispense, and deliver medications; charge, fill Pyxis MedStations, credit and redistribute returns.
• Maintain IV room workflow: deliver IVs, recycle IV products, process IV returns, and batch IVs.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

PTCB certification

PA technician registration

Tools

Pyxis MedStations

Job description

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran