Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to compound and prepare pharmaceuticals for specialty and ambulatory patients under pharmacist supervision. You will maintain pharmacy areas and ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a High School Diploma (or GED), basic computer and calculation skills, and PA Pharmacy Technician licensure upon hire or trainee status.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in PA required on hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee role also required on hire.
• Basic computer skills including Windows and word processing.
• Calculation skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide accurate and timely compounding and preparation of pharmaceuticals for specialty patients.
• Prepare new and refill prescriptions per CHOP policy.
• Complete documentation for compounding and quality control per guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and storage conditions with 100% accuracy.
• Assist with patient calls and communication with medical staff.
• Coordinate prescription delivery scheduling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Specialty Pharmacy Management.

Conhecimentos

Computer skills

Calculation skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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A Brief Overview

The Specialty Pharmacy Technician is responsible for compounding and preparing pharmaceuticals for specialty pharmacy and ambulatory patients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with dispensing standard operating procedures and established guidelines. The individual is responsible to maintain the pharmacy and designated areas per CHOP policy and procedure and all regulatory and accrediting agency guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Responsible to provide accurate and timely compounding and preparation of pharmaceuticals for patients with specialty medication needs.
• Prepares new and refill prescriptions accurately, through the proper use of equipment and techniques, based on CHOP Policy for prescription entry and dispensing.
• Responsible to complete all pharmaceutical compounding/preparation and Quality Control documentation timely and in compliance with CHOP Policy and all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors required areas for outdates, cleanliness, organization, and drug/supply stock levels.
• Maintains, purchases and organizes inventory supply in a manner which minimizes inventory storage cost, wastage, and stock-outs. Ensures inventory is rotated properly, stored in appropriate conditions and location with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares medication in a manner that minimizes cost due to wastage.
• Provides customer service when answering incoming patient calls, communicating with patients on urgent requests, and communicating with medical/nursing staff to obtain key information needed.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling the prescription delivery process.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Specialty Pharmacy Management.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required

Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills including use of Windows operating system and word processors. (Required proficiency)
• Calculation skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy - upon hire - Required

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SALARY RANGE

$23.20 - $28.95 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.