CPP Medical Specialties is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for Medical Oncology. The Pharmacy Technician will work collaboratively with the medical oncology pharmacist to prepare medications for patients. Receiving and verifying the prescriptions, pricing and filling prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy retail records. In accord with department and institutional policies/procedures and with the rules/regulations enacted by the State Board of Pharmacy, they will support the department’s logistic, clinical, technical, and clerical functions.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.Where We Are:The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more…
Essential Responsibilities:Participates in the preparing and dispensing of medication for the oncology retail pharmacy (Oral Anti-cancer medication) under RPh supervision.Participates in assisting the clinical pharmacy technician in compounding of medication (IV Anti-cancer medication).Enter, maintain, and assure the accuracy of all information in the Pharmacy Department’s patient data base.Input of written and electronic prescriptions.Properly bill primary insurance in addition to secondary funding/grants.Process medication orders: locate, assemble, package, and label drug doses (new orders, unit-dose cycle fill, and out-patient prescriptions), deliver completed orders once checked by licensed RPh.Clarify questionable orders and solve distribution problems.Post charges/credits for transactions.Assemble stock orders.Package and label doses that require special packaging.Complete documentation of all distributive activities including prepare, maintain, and file all reports and forms.Assist in recording department statistics.Meet performance and educational requirements for the preparation and compounding of sterile dose forms.Assist in the provision of out-patient pharmacy services (including off-site and contracted services).Participate in the inventory management process (alert pharmacist to out-of-stock or unusual utilization circumstances, receive orders, restock, perform physical inventories).Learn and competently utilize pharmacy automated information management systems.Maintain, neat, clean, orderly work areas (unit-dose assembly, IV admixture, passive inventory, data control, library/conference, out-patient, employee facilities).Participate in maintaining oncology retail pharmacy financial records (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Rebate documentation) through documenting, recording, tracking, reporting.Works in coordination with billing department to seek insurance approval through submitting requested documentation.Maintain excellent customer service-oriented care.Job Qualifications:
Education:Required: High School graduate or equivalent. Preferred:Associate degreeas a Pharmacy Technician.Experience:Preferred: At least two years' experience with medication dispensing, preparation or administration in a non-pharmacy environment; or pharmacy experience.Certification/Licensure/Registration:Required: PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification within 1 year of hire or actively pursuing certification (as determined by pharmacy management—not to exceed an additional 6 months) or Licensed Practical Nurse.EEOC Statement:/Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law./Job: Pharmacy Organization: Title: Pharmacy Technician - Medical Oncology Location: Pennsylvania-Johnstown Requisition ID: 7479-8755