Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Honickman Oncology Center

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and supervised by staff pharmacists to assist in preparation and filling medications for inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring availability of medications and tools for the clinical team and patients.

Responsibilities include preparing drug orders, replenishing Pyxis machines, monitoring IVs, inventory management, billing functions, and maintaining compliance with department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) licensed in Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the Jefferson values.
• Prepares drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines and monitors refrigerator temperatures during filling.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Distributes medications to patient areas and restocks inventory in department and units.
• Performs billing/crediting to ensure proper medication billing and waste documentation.
• Picks up physician orders from team centers as required.
• Keeps work areas neat; performs light housekeeping duties.
• Replenishes specialty and code carts with sign-out documentation.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and handles IV refrigeration daily.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.
• Reviews inspections every other month and ensures proper storage and expiry checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Job description

Job Details

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and the direct supervision by staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Support all department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that the proper medication and tools are available for the clinical team and patients.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.
• Replenishes all Pyxis machines. Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures when filling, and documents corrective action taken if needed. Informs Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas, Reorder and restock of pharmacy inventory, Restock inventory in department and nursing unit and restocks returns, Evaluates stock for expired medications, Performs necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Performs various billing/crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients to comply with hospital finance policies. Ensures proper documentation of waste.
• Picks up Physician orders from team centers on a regular basis, and additionally as required by the Pharmacist.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins and stock neatly, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Replenishes specialty and code carts. All restocking of carts is documented through the use of a sign out sheet, noting time, date, and items replaced.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and record IV refrigeration daily. Transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintains competencies related to IV laboratory, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.
• Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly. All items are examined for expiration date, accurate storage, under proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat and security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.