Pharmacy Technician I

Highmark Health; Neason Hill (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and IV admixture program. Under pharmacist supervision, you will prepare, label, and dispense medications and assist with daily pharmacy duties.

This role requires HS diploma and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT; PA registration is required within 24 months of hire. Prior clinical experience is preferred and the job is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum Highschool diploma/ GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required within 24 months of hire; PA registration before start date.
• Preferred: completion of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and processes medications, including controlled substances.
• Answers phones and relays messages within the department.
• Fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and IV admixtures under supervision.
• Uses pharmacy tech tools and software for labeling and dispensing.
• Maintains inventory and completes billing and supply functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

ExCPT (NHA) certification

Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician (PA State Board)

Pharmacy technician training program (preferred)

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

packagers

BCMA

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs a wide variety of technical and clinical and/or clerical duties to support the hospital wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. May be exposed to or responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing intravenous medication, filing and delivering routine orders for unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and providing accurate assistance to the pharmacist in performing daily duties. All orders are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distribution/Processing: Delivers routine, stat and floor-stock medications including controlled substances. Completes order entry and fills all types of medication orders within scope of practice. Processes charges, credits, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Answers phones and relays messages within the department.
• Under direct supervision of the pharmacist, fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture.
• Displays competency in the use of Pharmacy resources, including computer software (i.e., Automated Dispensing Cabinets, packagers, BCMA) and other technology.
• Performs routine supply and billing functions.
• Inventory: Continuously maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restocks medications and prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.
• IV Prep/Packaging: Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals.
• Work Environment: Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, processing cart fill lists, pick lists, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phone appropriately.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Safety and Quality: Participates in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Takes responsibility for quality improvement efforts and then monitors processes and results. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.
• Central Fill Pharmacy: Safe operation of equipment assigned, including but not limited to: forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or other material handling equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Highschool diploma/ GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required within 24 months of hire Effective June 28, 2026; upon hire and before start date, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician through the PA State Board of Pharmacy.
• Preferred: Completion of pharmacy technician training program.
• Previous experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

EEO/DEI

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CONTACT FOR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail].

LOCATION

Based in Pittsburgh, Pa.

ABOUT US

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.