Pharmacy Technician I / SEIU - D

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit-dose distribution system and IV admixture program. Under pharmacist supervision, you'll process and prepare orders, assist with inventory, and ensure accurate labeling and dispensing.

Candidates should have or be pursuing CPhT or ExCPT within 24 months of hire; pharmacy tech training is preferred and experience in a clinical setting is advantageous. The role emphasizes patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required within 24 months of hire.
• Completion of pharmacy technician training program is preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist under supervision in unit-dose distribution and IV admixture tasks.
• Process routine orders, enter data, and support inventory and billing activities.
• Utilize pharmacy technology and computer systems to prepare, label, and dispense medications.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

CPhT or ExCPT certification (within 24 months)

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Packagers

BCMA

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

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: Deliver routine, stat and floor-stock medications including controlled substances. Complete order entry and fill all types of medication orders within scope of practice. Process charges, credits, admissions, discharges and transfers. Answer phones and relay messages within the department. Under direct supervision of the pharmacist, fill routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture. Display competency in the use of Pharmacy resources, including computer software (i.e., Automated Dispensing Cabinets, packagers, BCMA) and other technology. Perform routine supply and billing functions.
• Inventory: Continuously maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility. Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restock medications and prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.
• IV Prep/Packaging: Compound, stock, repackage and batch from bulk medications. Prepare routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals.
• Work Environment: Contribute 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. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Safety and Quality: Participate in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Take responsibility for quality improvement efforts and monitor processes and results. Maintain an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

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