Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem, Day Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,755,200 - 3,857,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy on a per diem, day shift basis. Under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists, technicians assist in preparing and dispensing medications and restocking inventory.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation of orders, IV admixture prep, dosage calculations, and use of Omnicell and clinical information systems.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification upon hire or within 6 months.
• Registered Technician (PA State Board of Pharmacy) (Required).
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• Associate of Arts or Science (preferred).
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets, fills, delivers, restock, store, return, waste all inpatient and outpatient medication orders under direct supervision.
• Performs dosage calculations and ensures proper medication prep.
• Utilizes Omnicell and clinical information systems for dispensing and distribution.
• Maintains inventory levels and communicates replenishment needs.
• Complies with policies governing controlled substances and completes required documentation.
• Participates in training of new staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Medication distribution

Dosage calculations

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate of Arts or Science (preferred)

Bachelor of Arts or Science (preferred)

Tools

Omnicell

Clinical information systems

Job description

Penn Medicine's Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy on a per diem, day shift basis. Under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists, technicians assist in preparing and dispensing medications and restocking inventory.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation of orders, IV admixture prep, dosage calculations, and use of Omnicell and clinical information systems.