Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician I for the inpatient pharmacy. The role supports medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management across hospital units, under supervision of registered pharmacists.

The position requires CPHT and PA Pharmacy Technician License, HS Diploma, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience; weekend work and two winter/summer holidays are expected; strong adherence to SOPs and regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• CPHT certification required.
• PA Pharmacy Technician License required.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and prepare medication orders for distribution to patients and care areas.
• Maintain medication inventory and rotate stock; check expirations.
• Deliver medications to designated areas according to requirements.
• Comply with department policies, standards, and applicable laws.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to provide high-quality services.
• Manage multiple priorities and complete shift duties efficiently.

Skills

CPHT certification

PA Pharmacy Technician License

Attention to SOPs

Education

HS Diploma/GED

1+ years pharmacy experience

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.

Pharmacy (Inpatient)

This position is a part time (24hr. position). Position involves working every weekend and 1 weekday shift-either on day or evening shift. Must work 2 winter and 2 summer holidays.

• 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)
• PA Pharmacy Technician License (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 1+ years pharmacy experience (Required)

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

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.

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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.