Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Evenings - Einstein Outpatient Pharmacy

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the evening shift to assist in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatient and outpatient services. You will support daily workflow, replenish Pyxis, and ensure proper documentation and security of medications.

The role requires PA licensure as a Pharmacy Technician (RPT), high school diploma, and certification within 12 months; NJ registration may be required for NJ entities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician in PA upon hire.
• NJ registration within 180 days for NJ entities.
• PTCB certification within 12 months or proof of approved training.
• Active enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program exempt from certification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under supervision for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Replenish Pyxis machines and monitor refrigerator temperatures with documentation.
• Count, compound, and repackage pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Handle medication billing/crediting and document waste per policies.
• Retrieve physician orders and restock inventory across departments and nursing units.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas; support IV prep and transport.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - PA

PTCB Certification within 12 months

New Jersey Board registration within 180 days

Active enrollment in accredited pharmacy program exemption

Tools

Pyxis

McKesson Automation

CAPS

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The shift for this role is evening (10:30am to 7p or 11am to 7:30p).

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 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 Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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