Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Evenings - Einstein Outpatient Pharmacy

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and dispensing. The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager with direct supervision by staff pharmacists and involves replenishing Pyxis machines and maintaining proper inventory and documentation.

The position requires PA registration as a Pharmacy Technician, with NJ requirements and PTCB certification within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; must be registered as Pharmacy Technician in PA.
• For NJ entities, technicians must obtain and maintain NJ Board registration within 180 days of hire.
• All new hires must obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification within 12 months of hire or provide proof of completion of a formal training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenish all Pyxis machines and monitor refrigerator temperatures with documentation.
• Distribute medications to patient areas and perform dispensing duties.
• Maintain inventory: restock pharmacy supplies and ensure proper storage conditions.
• Document and bill for medications dispensed according to hospital policies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Registered Pharmacy Technician – PA

Tools

Pyxis Machine

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Shift: 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 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 records 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.

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).

Location

Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Company Overview

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription).
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• As well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Invitation

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.