Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center where you will play a vital role in patient care as a Pharmacy Technician. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will assist in medication preparation, distribution, and quality assurance tasks. The role requires a Certified Pharmacy Technician certification and effective communication skills. Be part of a team that is dedicated to advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must have CPhT certification and perform dosage calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filling medication orders.
• Maintain stock levels and perform QA inspections.

Skills

Dosage Calculations

Communication Skills

Pharmacy Computer Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Some College

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinet Software

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?

Pharmacy-Inpatient

Part Time (16hrs. weekend)

This position requires you to work 16hrs. ever Saturday or Sunday either day, or evening shift depending on the needs of the department. Also, requires you to work 2 winter and 2 summer holidays.

Under the direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks: assisting in the preparing and filling of medication orders and medication carts; compounding sterile and non-sterile preparation; distributing medication to patients; performing nursing unit QA inspections; maintaining stock levels in all areas of the hospital.

High School Diploma or equivalent and Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required. This person must be able to perform dosage calculations; have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of hospital personnel; perform basic office environment tasks; have the aptitude to maintain proficiency in all Pharmacy computer systems, automated dispensing cabinet software and systems, and all technical equipment required to perform duties; and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the Internet. Additionally, this person is expected to satisfactorily pass required hospital and government validation examinations. Some college and prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred, with a basic working knowledge of drugs and dosages.

When applying to this position, upload your current CPhT certification.

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.