Pharmacy Technician

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports the start-to-finish oversight of specialty prescription medications in an oncology retail pharmacy setting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The role participates in preparing and dispensing specialty oral medications, processing prescriptions and medication orders, securing prior authorizations and funding, billing insurance, maintaining pharmacy records, and coordinating prescription acquisitions. It also prepares sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounded medications under pharmacist direction while following established procedures, safety practices, PPE requirements, and applicable USP compounding guidelines. The technician supports inventory control, documentation, outpatient pharmacy services, pharmacy information systems, and oncology pharmacy initiatives while maintaining clean work areas and providing customer service-oriented care.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at CPG Medical Oncology, 1450 Scalp Ave, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience with medication dispensing or preparation in a pharmacy environment, or pharmacy experience.
• Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Technician License.
• PTCB certification within one year of hire, or actively pursuing certification as determined by Oncology management (not to exceed an additional six months), or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing and dispensing specialty oral medications for the oncology retail pharmacy under pharmacist supervision.
• Enter, maintain, and verify the accuracy of information in the Pharmacy Department’s patient database.
• Input written and electronic prescriptions.
• Obtain prior authorizations and funding when necessary.
• Bill primary insurance and secondary funding or grants.
• Process medication orders by locating, assembling, packaging, and labeling drug doses, then deliver completed orders after they are checked by a licensed pharmacist.
• Post charges and credits for transactions.
• Document, record, track, and report oncology retail pharmacy financial records, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and rebate documentation.
• Coordinate prescription acquisitions from other specialty offices.
• Prepare sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounded medications, including injections, infusion bags, and other dosage forms, according to approved formulas and pharmacist direction.
• Follow standard operating procedures, safety practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable USP compounding guidelines.
• Monitor supply levels and expiration dates, rotate stock, and notify the pharmacist or manager of ordering needs.
• Meet performance and educational requirements for sterile dose preparation and compounding, including biannual IV competency evaluations.
• Coordinate with the billing department to seek insurance approval by submitting requested documentation.
• Clarify questionable orders and resolve distribution problems.
• Assemble stock orders.
• Package and label doses requiring special packaging.
• Complete documentation of distributive activities and prepare, maintain, and file reports and forms.
• Assist in recording department statistics.
• Assist in outpatient pharmacy services, including off-site and contracted services.
• Learn and competently use pharmacy automated information management systems.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work areas, including unit-dose assembly, IV admixture, passive inventory, data control, library/conference, outpatient, and employee facilities.
• Participate in oncology pharmacy initiatives, including Proforma specialty service expansion.
• Maintain excellent customer service-oriented care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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