Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient) - Full Time (Night Shift)

Pennsylvania Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for the Inpatient setting. Under direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists, you will assist with medication orders, cart preparation, and distribution throughout the hospital.

Requirements include CPhT certification and PA State Board of Pharmacy License, HS diploma or GED, and 1+ year pharmacy experience; willingness to follow SOPs and adapt to multiple priorities on shift.

Qualifications

• CPhT certification required.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy License required.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year pharmacy experience required.

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 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

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. 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

• 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 State Board of Pharmacy 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.

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.