Pharmacy Technician II- Inpatient- Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves providing essential pharmacy services, including processing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a Pharmacy Technician Certification and have experience in a pharmacy setting. With a supportive work environment and a focus on professional growth, this position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to contribute to patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT certification.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Compounding

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pharmacy Computer Systems

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Shifts are 7 on 7 off.

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

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’s prescriptions and documenting all required information, handles all customer interactions in a courteous and efficient manner, and releases medications required by policy/procedure. (25%)
4. 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%)
5. 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%)
6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

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

Preferred

1. 1 year of pharmacy experience in respective area.