Pharmacy Technician I (Retail) Central Fill- Fulfillment

High Market Health; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support a hospital-wide drug distribution system. In this vital role, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications. Responsibilities include preparing intravenous medications, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in healthcare. Join a team committed to quality improvement and patient safety, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• CPhT or ExCPT certification required within 24 months of hire.
• Experience in a clinical healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and process medications, including controlled substances.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
• Prepare and compound IV pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

IV preparation and compounding

Inventory management

Computer proficiency

Education

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

*This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment*

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required within 24 months of hire. Incumbents in role as of July 1, 2022 must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024.

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.

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