Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient

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

Job summary

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks a Pharmacy Technician I for the inpatient unit. This role involves preparing and filling medication orders, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with pharmacy staff. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and CPhT certification, along with skills in communication and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform dosage calculations.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of hospital personnel.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and prepare medication orders for distribution.
• Maintain medication inventory and check for expired medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to provide high-quality pharmacy services.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to perform dosage calculations

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

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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.

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

Full Time- Night Shift

This position is a night shift position (11pm-7:30am) working Tuesday- Saturday

• 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 but not limited to: preparing and filling of 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. A 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.

Maintains competence in all department policies and standards of practice and complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Collaborates with other pharmacy staff members to provide high quality pharmacy services

Manage multiple priorities and adapts to complete all duties of assigned shifts

Credentials:

• CPhT required. (upload your current CPhT when applying to this position)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) 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.

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.

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