PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I [Per Diem/ Rotating]- Chestnut Hill Hospital
About The Position
A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services. Working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures, supplies and maintains automated technology equipment, packages unit of use dosages, maintains and transports pharmaceuticals, and performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance. Documents activities as indicated and performs other duties as required. A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital.
Requirements
- Must obtain the CPHT certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into this position.
- Must obtain Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration by June 28, 2026.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Experience
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmacy services.
- Participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and return of patient-specific medications, including intravenous admixtures.
- Maintains automated technology equipment.
- Packages unit of use dosages.
- Maintains and transports pharmaceuticals.
- Performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance.
- Documents activities as indicated.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Independently obtains medication and allergy histories for patients admitted from the Emergency Department by interviewing patients, families, and calling pharmacies.
- Enters obtained medication and allergy information into a computer system for physician and healthcare provider use.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
