Part-time Pharmacy Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Coordinator to support daily operations at the Ryan Hospital pharmacy. The role involves processing outpatient, inpatient and mail-order prescriptions, data entry, fulfillment and payment processing, and in-person consultations with clinicians and students.

The position offers part-time hours (8–12 per week) with morning/evening shifts and weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Data entry, fulfillment and payment processing are required.
• In-person consultations with doctors, nurses and students and phone consultations with clients occur daily.
• Maintain medication stock in Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) and unit dosing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions: count pills, package, label and dispense medications.
• Process phone and e-mail medication orders and resolve client concerns.
• Complete secondary duties such as compounding ingredients and routine cleaning of work areas.
• Support daily operations of the hospital pharmacy with accurate data entry and payments.

Job description

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.Posted Job TitlePart-time Pharmacy CoordinatorJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryThis position will support the daily operation of the Ryan Hospital pharmacy by processing outpatient, inpatient and mail order prescriptions. Data entry, fulfillment and payment processing, is required. In-person consultation with doctors, nurses and students and phone consultation with clients occurs daily. Maintaining automated dispensing cabinet medication stock including unit dosing required medication for stocking in the ADC is required. Part-Time temp pharmacy technicians must commit to a minimum of 8-12 hours per week, including morning and evening shifts along with a weekend and holiday rotation.Job DescriptionMaintain medication stock in the hospital’s Automated Dispensing Cabinets including unit dosing medication needed for stock in the ADC.Process submitted prescriptions: count pills, package, label and dispense medications; process charges/payments for medications dispensedProcess phone and e-mail medication orders including resolving client concerns and following up on incomplete requests.Complete secondary responsibilities as assigned (includes processing return to stocks, preparing compounding ingredients, required daily/weekly cleaning of BSC and compounding areas)Perform additional duties as assignedTargeted Pay Range: $15.00/hrThis Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [e-mail] for further details.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Veterinary MedicinePay RangeSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.Equal Opportunity StatementThe University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Special RequirementsA background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University BenefitsHealth and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.