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, coordinating authorizations and funding, and supporting outpatient pharmacy services. It also includes preparing sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounded medications in accordance with approved formulas, pharmacist direction, safety procedures, and applicable USP guidelines. The technician maintains accurate pharmacy and financial records, supports inventory control, uses pharmacy information systems, and provides customer-service-oriented care.

The position is with Conemaugh Physician Group’s CPG Medical Oncology practice at 1450 Scalp Ave, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 ensure the accuracy of information in the Pharmacy Department’s patient database.
• Input written and electronic prescriptions.
• Obtain prior authorizations and funding when necessary, and work with the billing department to obtain insurance approval by submitting requested documentation.
• Bill primary insurance and secondary funding or grants.
• Process medication orders by locating, assembling, packaging, and labeling drug doses, including new orders, unit-dose cycle fills, and outpatient prescriptions; deliver completed orders after a licensed pharmacist checks them.
• Post charges and credits for transactions.
• Maintain oncology retail pharmacy financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and rebate documentation, by documenting, recording, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate prescription acquisitions from other specialty offices.
• Prepare sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounded medications, including injections and infusion bags, according to approved formulas and pharmacist direction.
• Follow standard operating procedures, safety practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable USP compounding guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and supplies, check 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.
• Clarify questionable orders and resolve distribution problems.
• Assemble stock orders and package and label doses requiring special packaging.
• Document distributive activities and prepare, maintain, and file reports and forms.
• Assist in recording department statistics.
• Assist with 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, such as Proforma specialty service expansion.
• Provide 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 coverage.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED