Pharmacy Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, part of Oceans Healthcare, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, inventory, and dispensing in a hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 1 year of experience, and current state pharmacy technician certification; valid driver's license and ability to travel to patient locations are also needed.

Candidates should have strong math and computer literacy and good communication skills; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires state pharmacy technician certification
• 1 year experience in pharmacy setting
• Valid Driver’s license with clean record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including compounding as needed
• Control and audit narcotics and stock substances regularly
• Manage inventory: order drugs and stock shelves across locations
• Perform monthly inspections and collect quality-assurance data
• Transport medications and pharmacy equipment to hospitals daily
• Assist in training new staff as needed
• Prepare sterile preparations following policies and procedures
• Assist other pharmacy staff as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing including: pre-packing bulk medications compounding ointments, creams, oral solutions, and other medications compounding total parenteral nutrition solutions compounding large-volume intravenous mixtures compounding small-volume IVPB mixtures preparing prescriptions for outpatients checking and unit dosing medication. Performed on a regular basis.
• Control and audit narcotics / stock substance, on a regular basis.
• Prepare inventories, order drugs and supplies from the storeroom, receive drugs and stock shelves in various pharmacy locations on a regular basis.
• Perform monthly inspections, maintain workload records, and collect quality-assurance data.
• Transport medications, drug-delivery devices, and other pharmacy equipment from the pharmacy to hospitals on a daily basis.
• Assist in training new employees on an as needed basis.
• Prepares sterile preparations with adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist other pharmacy staff members as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1 year
• Current state pharmacy technician certification required
• Valid Driver’s license with safe driving record

Qualifications / Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical and computer literacy skills

Work Environment:

• Occupational Risks: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
• Safety Equipment: Job does not require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I - Exposure not anticipated. Work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and does not require performing unplanned exposure tasks.
• Ergonomic Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures. Lifting: Job requires lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Climbing Stairs: Job does not require climbing stairs.
• Manual Skills: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing or machine operations.
• Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting patients, material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day.
• Work Schedule: Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.
• Physical Environment: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature / weather extremes. Working surfaces may be unleveled, slippery, or unstable.
• Volatility of Workload: The workload required to perform this job has frequent changes, but the changes are relatively minor.
• Travel: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation.