Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, charging and delivery of medications across patient care areas. Working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, you will assist with inventory, labeling and accuracy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires PTCB certification (or obtain within 9 months), PA Board registration, and a HS diploma. Evening shifts and multi-site coverage are included as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB (Required)
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) required within nine (9) months of hire/placement required.
• Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of procedures for handling controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Operates automation systems including packaging, dispensing cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Prepares medications for dispensing under pharmacist supervision with accuracy and labeling.
• Transports medications and pharmacy equipment to patient care areas, including automated dispensing tech.
• Maintains inventory: affixes labels, orders drugs and supplies, stocks shelves/carousels.
• Answers telephone with proper etiquette and triages inquiries.

Skills

Automation systems

Aseptic technique

Medication packaging

Phone etiquette

Education

HS Diploma/GED

ASHP-accredited training

Hospital Pharmacy Practice

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule

Evening shift, multiple sites, shift times vary between 1330-2300, every other weekend, every other holiday

Summary

• Under the direction and supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs various functions associated with the dispensing, charging and delivery of medication to patient care areas, in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and compliance with procedures for handling controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals including investigational agents.
• Demonstrates skills in the maintenance and operation of various automation systems including packaging, dispensing cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Prepares medications for dispensing under the supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging, and labeling functions.
• Transports medications, drug-delivery devices, ad other pharmacy equipment as required, to all patient care areas of the hospital, which includes delivery to automated dispensing technology.
• Prepare inventories (affix barcode/warning labels as necessary), order drugs and supplies from the storeroom
• receive drugs and stock shelves/carousels in various pharmacy locations with new and returned inventory.
• Answers telephone using appropriate etiquette, screens and triages telephone/window inquiries.
• Assures work for each shift is completed prior to departure.
• Efficiently utilizes various pharmacy automation systems including robotic packaging, automated storage and retrieval systems, decentralized unit-based cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique.
• Maintains dispensing area and medication storeroom in a neat, orderly, and clean condition as observed by the pharmacist.
• Demonstrates proficiency in resolution of missing dose problems including investigation, replacement of doses and corrective action to prevent future missing doses.
• Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory and control of drugs and supplies purchased by the pharmacy.

Credentials

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB (Required)
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) required within nine (9) months of hire/placement required.
• Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Other
• Education Specialization: Completion of ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred. Equivalent Experience:
• Hospital Pharmacy Practice

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.