Pharmacy Technician II

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy services and assist registered pharmacists. The role involves processing medication orders, managing pharmacy inventory, and providing excellent customer service to patients.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, as well as a Pharmacy Technician Certification. Experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred. Apply today to join a dedicated healthcare team in Wexford, Allegheny County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT certification is necessary.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year of equivalent experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and prepare medications.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and inspect assigned areas.
• Provide customer service and handle patient prescriptions.
• Validate insurance coverage and handle cash transactions.
• Compound and prepare IV pharmaceuticals as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Pharmacy software

Education

High school diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes medication orders including computer order entry, medication preparation and assembles all items prior to pharmacist final check. (25%)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems. (25%)
• Provides customer service by taking patient prescriptions and documenting all required information, handles all customer interactions in a courteous and efficient manner, and releases medications required by policy/procedure. (25%)
• For Outpatient Techs: Validates Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance drug coverage and ensures adjudication is complete addressing any error messages, plus handles cash, prepares deposits and accounting reports. (25%)
• For Inpatient Techs: Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals including compounding, preparation and labeling of any IV admixture including antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. (25%)
• Central Fill Pharmacy: Safe operation of equipment assigned, including but not limited to forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or other material handling equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma/ GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician – National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year equivalent experience in lieu of formal training program.
• Upon hire and before start date, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee through the PA State Board of Pharmacy. Current incumbents as of December 14, 2025 have until June 30, 2026 to register.

Preferred

• 1 year of pharmacy experience in respective area.

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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