Pharmacy Technician I -Inpatient

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support inpatient pharmacy operations. The role entails accurately filling medication orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 1 year of pharmacy experience, and holds both CPhT certification and a PA Pharmacy Technician License. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to dynamic work conditions.
• Competence in pharmacy policies and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and prepare medication orders for distribution.
• Maintain inventory of medications and check for expired stock.
• Deliver medications based on storage requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication distribution

Collaboration with pharmacy staff

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT certification

PA Pharmacy Technician License

Job 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, 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

Under the direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician I helps to support the basic general operations of the inpatient pharmacies. Daily tasks may include preparing and filling medication orders and medication carts, delivering and distributing medications throughout the hospital, maintaining stock levels in all areas of the hospital, performing functions within the pharmacy automation systems, and general upkeep and maintenance of the inpatient pharmacy locations. The Pharmacy Technician I works to accurately and efficiently complete expectations of assigned shifts and follow outlined standard operating procedures and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and prepare medication orders for distribution to patients and patient care areas. Maintain medication inventory, rotating stock regularly and checking for expired medications.
• Deliver medications appropriately to designated areas based on medication storage requirements.
• Maintain competence in all department policies and standards of practice and comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other pharmacy staff members to provide high quality pharmacy services.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to complete all duties of assigned shifts.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience (required).

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• CPhT certification (required).
• PA Pharmacy Technician License (required).

When applying to this position, please upload your current CPhT certification and your current PA Pharmacy Technician License.

Benefits

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.