Pharmacy Technician Coordinator - Medication History Inpatient - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
On-site
Pharmacy technician activities
Automated dispensing system
Hospital computer systems
Highmark Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator at Forbes Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, who will oversee pharmacy technician activities, including training and workflow management. Candidates must have significant pharmacy technician experience and certification, with a focus on medication history coordination

Job Summary

  • This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment.
  • Provides assistance to management in coordinating Pharmacy Technician activities, including education, training, competencies, daily pharmacy operations and support and knowledge of Automated Dispensing System and Hospital computer systems.
  • Coordinates daily workflow within respective area (i.e., Administration, Narcotic, Oncology, IV Room, Medication Reconciliation), which might require staffing/scheduling adjustments as necessary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Highmark Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator at Forbes Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, who will oversee pharmacy technician activities, including training and workflow management. Candidates must have significant pharmacy technician experience and certification, with a focus on medication history coordination.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pharmacy technician activities
  • automated dispensing system
  • hospital computer systems
  • medication history
  • patient interviews
  • medication reconciliation

Nice-to-have

  • performance improvement efforts
  • regulatory compliance efforts
  • policy development input

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years pharmacy experience as a pharmacy technician or completion of a pharmacy technician training program and 3 years of experience
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee through the PA State Board of Pharmacy

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