Pharmacy Technician I- West Penn Hospital

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW :

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment*

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs a wide variety of technical and clinical and / or clerical duties to support the hospital wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program.

May be exposed to or responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing intravenous medication, filing and delivering routine orders for unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and providing accurate assistance to the pharmacist in performing daily duties.

All orders are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Distribution / Processing : Delivers routine, stat and floor-stock medications including controlled substances. Completes order entry and fills all types of medication orders within scope of practice.

Processes charges, credits, admissions, discharges and transfers. Answers phones and relays messages within the department.

Under direct supervision of the pharmacist, fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture.

Displays competency in the use of Pharmacy resources, including computer software (i.e., Automated Dispensing Cabinets, packagers, BCMA) and other technology.

Performs routine supply and billing functions.

Inventory : Continuously maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility.

Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restocks medications and prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.

• IV Prep / Packaging : Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals.
• Work Environment : Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, processing cart fill lists, pick lists, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phone appropriately.

Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Safety and Quality : Participates in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Takes responsibility for quality improvement efforts and then monitors processes and results.

Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

Minimum

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required within 24 months of hire. Incumbents in role as of July 1, 2022 must achieve CPhT by 1 / 1 / 2024.

Preferred

• Completion of pharmacy technician training program.
• Previous experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.

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