Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time Days - Infusion Pharmacy at Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for full-time days in their Infusion Pharmacy. Key responsibilities include assisting pharmacists with medication orders, compounding preparations, and performing pharmacy calculations. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and a Certified Pharmacy Technician credential, with prior experience preferred. This opportunity offers comprehensive benefits and a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Prior pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered pharmacists in preparing and filling medication orders.
• Perform dosage calculations for medication preparation and dispensing.
• Utilize computerized programs and technical equipment for pharmacy functions.
• Use aseptic techniques for sterile medications preparation.

Skills

Medication preparation and dispensing

Critical pharmacy calculations

Aseptic techniques

Dependability and attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Omnicell

Clinical information systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time Days - Infusion Pharmacy at Pennsylvania Hospital

Join us at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, as a Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time Days - Infusion Pharmacy at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Description

Penn Medicine is committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future medical leaders. Working at this leading academic medical center involves collaboration with top professionals across various 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?

Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Tech for our Infusion Pharmacy. This is a full-time, day shift position (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm).

Summary

• Assist registered pharmacists in preparing and filling medication orders and medication carts.
• Perform critical pharmacy calculations and compound sterile and non-sterile preparations using proper techniques.
• Utilize computerized programs and technical equipment for various pharmacy functions.
• Distribute medications to patients and perform nursing unit quality assurance inspections.
• Restock and reorder pharmacy inventory as needed.
• Successfully pass required hospital and government validation examinations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret and fill inpatient and outpatient medication orders under supervision.
• Perform dosage calculations for medication preparation and dispensing.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare sterile medications.
• Maintain proficiency in all preparation and dispensing processes, including IV admixture.
• Pass validation testing as required by regulatory agencies.
• Use technology (e.g., Omnicell, clinical information systems) effectively.
• Follow established workflow processes and adapt to reassignments as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery, pickup, and execution of pharmacy tasks.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods and staff shortages.
• Monitor and maintain adequate medication and supply inventories.
• Document drug preparation and wastage accurately, maintaining logs per policy.
• Demonstrate dependability through attendance and punctuality.
• Perform additional duties assigned by pharmacists or management.

Credentials

• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Prior pharmacy experience preferred.

We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. Join us and be part of advancing healthcare and making a difference in people's lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.