Pharmacy Technician II- Inpatient- West Penn Hospital

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to provide essential support in pharmacy services. This role involves processing medication orders, managing inventory, and ensuring excellent customer service. You will play a vital part in assisting pharmacists and ensuring patients receive their medications accurately and efficiently. With a commitment to ethical standards and compliance, this opportunity offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Certification required by 1/1/2024 for incumbents.
• Experience in pharmacy preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Customer Service

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Education

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

1 year of equivalent experience

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

*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 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, repackage, and batch 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 this role but may not include all responsibilities and qualifications.

Compliance Requirement: The role adheres to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies. Employees may access confidential information and must comply with all relevant laws and policies.

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