Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem - Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Northeast is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include preparing drug orders for pharmacists, replenishing Pyxis, and maintaining IV prep with aseptic technique.

You will monitor refrigerator temperatures and assist with inventory and billing duties. The role requires PA RPT registration on hire, with NJ techs needing NJ registration within 180 days and PTCB certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PA Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) required on hire.
• NJ pharmacy techs must obtain NJ registration within 180 days of hire.
• PTCB certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Pharmacist.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines and monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Performs medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas and restocks inventory.
• Records waste and supports billing/crediting functions per hospital policies.
• Picks up physician orders and prepares IVs using aseptic technique; transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, and automation systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - PA

Job description

Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem - Torresdale Hospital### Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem - Torresdale HospitalApply: Northeast Philadelphia, PA: Variable time: Posted Today: REQ-0037113**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and the direct supervision by staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Support all department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that the proper medication and tools are available for the clinical team and patients.**Job Description****Job Duties*** 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 record 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 an 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.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire**Additional Qualifications*** New Jersey pharmacy technicians must obtain and maintain current registration from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of hire* For All New Jersey Entities - All pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). All new hires must achieve this certification within 12 months of hire, or provide evidence of successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program. Technicians who are actively enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy are exempt from this requirement.**Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Jefferson Health Northeast**Primary Location Address**10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America