Pharmacy Technician II- Retail- Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (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 distributive pharmacy services. This role involves processing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have completed a pharmacy technician training program or possess equivalent experience, along with a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT). With a commitment to ethical standards and compliance, this position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment. Join a team that values accessibility and strives for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or equivalent experience.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required by 1/1/2024.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Customer Service

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Education

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

1 year of pharmacy 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 assembling 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 all customer interactions courteously and efficiently, and releasing medications as per policy/procedure. (25%)
4. Patient Population:

• Outpatient Techs: Validates Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance drug coverage, ensures adjudication is complete, addresses error messages, handles cash, prepares deposits, and accounting reports.
• 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%)

Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year of equivalent experience in lieu of formal training.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT). Incumbents as of April 9, 2023, must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024.

Preferred

• 1 year of pharmacy experience in the respective area.

Disclaimer:

The job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this role. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Compliance Requirements:

This job adheres to ethical and legal standards, behavioral expectations, and company policies. Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, and the company's Code of Business Conduct. All employees must adhere to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and training requirements.

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