Pharmacy Technician II - Allegheny General Hospital - SEIU

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to provide distributive pharmacy services and support. Responsibilities include processing medication orders, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have Pharmacy Technician Certification and experience in a pharmacy setting. This role requires strong communication skills and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• 1 year pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders including computer entry and preparation.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies according to policies.
• Provide customer service by managing prescriptions and interactions.
• Validate insurance drug coverage and handle cash transactions.
• Compound and prepare IV pharmaceuticals as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

Customer service skills

Inventory management

Education

Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year equivalent experience

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

General Overview

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders including computer order entry, medication preparation and assembles all items prior to pharmacist final check. (25%)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems. (25%)
• 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%)
• 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%)
• 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%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year equivalent experience in lieu of formal training program.

Preferred

• 1 year of pharmacy experience in respective area.

EEO Statement

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