Pharmacy Technician I

Highmark Health • Zelienople, PA

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I performs technical, clinical, and clerical duties supporting the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Duties may include handling confidential reports, entering and retrieving information in computer systems, preparing intravenous medications, filing and delivering routine unit-dose and prepackaged pharmaceutical orders, and assisting pharmacists with daily work. A pharmacist checks all orders before dispensing.

The role also supports medication distribution and processing, pharmacy inventory, IV preparation and packaging, department operations, and safety and quality initiatives. At a central fill pharmacy, the technician safely operates assigned material-handling equipment. Employees must follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) required within 24 months of hire.
• Effective June 28, 2026, registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy is required upon hire and before the start date.
• Ability to perform duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and within the scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine, stat, and floor-stock medications, including controlled substances.
• Enter orders and fill medication orders within the scope of practice.
• Process charges, credits, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Answer department phones and relay messages.
• Under pharmacist supervision, fill routine patient orders for unit-dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals; prepare, compound, and label IV admixtures.
• Use pharmacy resources and technology, including computer software, automated dispensing cabinets, packagers, and BCMA.
• Perform routine supply and billing functions.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies through inspections and use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies, as applicable.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies; restock medications and prepackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages.
• Compound, stock, repackage, and batch medications from bulk supplies; prepare routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals.
• Support department operations through computer functions, cart-fill and pick-list processing, medication refills, label generation, and appropriate phone handling.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts; take responsibility for quality improvement efforts and monitor processes and results.
• Promote and foster a safe environment.
• At a central fill pharmacy, safely operate assigned equipment, which may include forklifts, order pickers, and reach trucks.
• Comply with HIPAA, privacy and information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED