Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Compounding & IV Prep

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services with rotating shifts. The role includes preparing and dispensing medications, replenishing Pyxis and monitoring refrigerators, and assisting the clinical team as needed.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the position requires hospital experience, sterile compounding, and certifications (CPhT/RPT upon hire). Willingness to work evenings and weekends is part of a 6-week cycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year sterile compounding experience.
• CPhT and RPT certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drug orders from physicians for dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenish Pyxis machines and monitor refrigerator temperatures.
• Count, compound and repack pharmaceuticals per procedures.
• Dispense medications and distribute to patient areas; restock inventory.
• Handle billing/crediting to ensure proper medication charges.
• Pick up physician orders and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Maintain competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, and automation systems.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Aseptic technique

Medication preparation

Hospital pharmacy workflow

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - PA

Tools

Pyxis

McKesson Automation

IV preparation equipment

CAPS

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services with rotating shifts. The role includes preparing and dispensing medications, replenishing Pyxis and monitoring refrigerators, and assisting the clinical team as needed.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the position requires hospital experience, sterile compounding, and certifications (CPhT/RPT upon hire). Willingness to work evenings and weekends is part of a 6-week cycle.