Pharmacy Technician II- Casual- Inpatient- West Penn Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support registered pharmacists by processing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have pharmacy technician certification and relevant experience. Join a committed team dedicated to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024 if hired after July 1, 2022.
• One year of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders and prepares items for pharmacist check.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies.
• Provides customer service and handles patient prescriptions.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Processes medication orders including computer order entry, medication preparation, and assembly of all items prior to pharmacist final check. (25%)
2. Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems. (25%)
3. Provides customer service by taking patient prescriptions, documenting all required information, handling customer interactions courteously and efficiently, and releasing medications as per policy/procedure. (25%)
4. For Outpatient Techs: Validates Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance drug coverage, ensures adjudication is complete, addresses error messages, handles cash, prepares deposits, and accounting reports. (25%)
5. For Inpatient Techs: Compounds, stocks, repackages, and batches medications from bulk supplies. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals, including compounding, preparation, and labeling of IV admixtures such as antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. (25%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Incumbents as of July 1, 2022, must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year of equivalent experience in lieu of formal training.

Preferred

• One year of pharmacy experience in the respective area.

Disclaimer: The job description provides a general overview of duties and responsibilities and may not include all tasks, responsibilities, or qualifications required for this role.

Compliance Requirements: Employees must adhere to the company's ethical and legal standards, including the code of conduct, HIPAA regulations, and data security policies. All employees are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with applicable laws and company policies.

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