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Pharmacy Technician

Company: Allegheny County Careers
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/28/2023
Job Categories: Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Real Estate, Medical, Writing/Authoring

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Pharmacy Technician
<div class="input-group"> Position Title: Pharmacy Technician <div id="MainContent_noresults"> Salary: $20.00 per hour How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> Minimum Requirements: A High School diploma or its equivalent AND a Pharmacy Technician Certificate OR one year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment. </div> Position Summary: Overview: Duties: <ul><li>Inputs medication orders and ancillary orders via personal computer or other electronic device.</li><li>Fills and packages medication orders under the supervision and direction of a Registered Pharmacist.</li><li>Maintains an inventory of all pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate supply. </li><li>Contacts nursing units within the Center to clarify medication orders under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.</li><li>Accounts for the return and destruction of discontinued and expired medications according to proper procedures.</li><li>Answers questions and inquiries from direct care staff on status of medication orders.</li><li>Conducts the cassette exchanges of routine medications for each resident at each Center, checks refrigerators, medication carts, and medication rooms for expired medications and the floor stock for expired medications and proper labeling.</li><li>Works with nursing units to clarify medication orders under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.</li><li>Employs necessary safeguards and diligence in dispensing or disposing of controlled medications.</li><li>Accounts for the receipt of all medication shipments and the billing for medical equipment, such as IV pumps, from suppliers.</li><li>Ensures all medication orders are submitted to third party payers according to established guidelines.</li><li>Compiles data for narrative and statistical reports and surveys.</li><li>Packages medications for delivery to all Centers.</li><li>Performs related tasks and duties as assigned or directed by a Pharmacist.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: <ul><li>Standard procedures associated with filling, packaging, recording, and inventorying pharmaceuticals and other items dispensed to residents</li><li>Safeguards associated with the dispensing and disposing of controlled medications</li></ul> Skill in: Ability to: <ul><li>Maintain accurate and complete records of all medications and orders</li><li>Communicate effectively orally and in writing</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and patient care staff regarding the pharmaceuticals, or other items dispensed by the pharmacy</li><li>Use a personal computer, fax, and telephone equipment, etc. </li><li>Function as a team member in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long term care facility </li></ul> Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates. <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=0171" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> </div>

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