Pharmacy Technician I: IV Prep & Unit-Dose Expert

Highmark Health / AHN; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose and IV admixture program under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include medication distribution, order entry, IV preparation, and inventory management in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT within 24 months of hire, with PA Technician registration before start. Prior clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT required within 24 months of hire; PA registration as Technician trainee or Technician before start date.

Responsibilities

• Distributes, processes and fills routine and stat medication orders, including unit-dose and IV admixtures.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory, restocks medications, and assists with supplies under supervision.
• Performs IV prep, labeling and compounding for routine patient orders.
• Answers phones and relays messages; processes charges and data entry in pharmacy systems.
• Ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily duties and workflows.
• Operates central fill equipment and other pharmacy automation as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

High-stress tolerance

Patient service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

Pharmacy Technician Trainee/Technician registration (PA)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose and IV admixture program under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include medication distribution, order entry, IV preparation, and inventory management in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT within 24 months of hire, with PA Technician registration before start. Prior clinical experience is preferred.