Pharmacy Technician (Full time, day shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Pharmacy Technician, where your role will be vital in delivering optimal pharmaceutical care. Collaborate with top professionals and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with a generous sign-on bonus for external candidates. Your responsibilities will include preparing medications, managing inventory, and utilizing advanced pharmacy automation systems. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Must obtain national pharmacy technician certification within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Demonstrate skills in the maintenance and operation of pharmacy automation systems.
• Transport medications and maintain cleanliness in the dispensing area.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Controlled Substances Handling

Medication Preparation

Aseptic Technique

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy Automation Systems

Robotic Packaging Systems

Job description

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Pharmacy Technician (Full time, day shift)

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?

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time 1st Shift)

Location : Lancaster, PA
Sign on bonus - $2,500 - External Candidates only - with 2 year commitment.
Full Time , 1st shift 7:00am-3:30 pm, every other holiday, every third weekend

POSITION 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• 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.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or successful completion of general educational development (GED) exam required.

• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e., not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) required within nine (9) months of hire/placement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred.

• 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 and Affirmative Action 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.