Pharmacy Technician II- Casual- Inpatient- Wexford Hospital

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support registered pharmacists by processing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess a Pharmacy Technician Certification and have experience in pharmacy operations. Join a team dedicated to patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• CPhT certification required by 1/1/2024.
• 1 year of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders and prepares items for pharmacist check.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and provides customer service.
• Compounds and prepares IV pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Customer Service

Medication Preparation

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Completion of a 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 assembles 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, re-packages, and batches from bulk medications. 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. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - 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

• 1 year of pharmacy experience in the respective area.

Disclaimer: The job description indicates the general nature and essential duties of the role and may not include all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees must adhere to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards as set forth in company policies, including HIPAA compliance and data security guidelines. All employees are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with applicable laws and company policies.

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