Pharmacy Technician Inpatient (Full Time, Evenings)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $2,500

Comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care by preparing and delivering medications under a pharmacist's supervision. The role includes handling controlled substances, using automated systems, and maintaining inventory.

Candidates must have a Certified Pharmacy Technician credential and a H.S. Diploma/GED. This full-time position operates primarily in the evenings and offers a sign-on bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician – PTCB required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications under supervision with accuracy.
• Demonstrate compliance with handling controlled substances.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dispensing area.
• Transport medications safely to patient care areas.
• Resolve missing-dose problems and assist with inventory.

Skills

Handling controlled substances

Operating pharmacy automation systems

Compounding sterile products

Inventory management

Customer service etiquette

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to 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.

Schedule

Full‑time – Evenings (1:30 pm/2 pm to 11 pm, latest shift ends) + EOW/EOH. Position includes shift differential.

Sign on Bonus

Up to $2,500.

Summary

• Under the direction and supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs various functions associated with the dispensing, charging and delivery of medication to patient care areas, in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and compliance with procedures for handling controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals including investigational agents.
• Show skills in maintaining and operating various automation systems including packaging, dispensing cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Prepare medications for dispensing under the supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency in selection, packaging, and labeling.
• Transport medications, drug‑delivery devices, and other pharmacy equipment to all patient care areas of the hospital, including delivery to automated dispensing technology.
• Prepare inventories (affix barcode/warning labels as necessary), order drugs and supplies from the storeroom, receive drugs, and stock shelves/carousels in various pharmacy locations with new and returned inventory.
• Answer telephone using appropriate etiquette, screen and triage inquiries.
• Ensure work for each shift is completed prior to departure.
• Efficiently utilize various pharmacy automation systems including robotic packaging, automated storage and retrieval systems, decentralized unit‑based cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Accurately compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique.
• Maintain dispensing area and medication storeroom in a neat, orderly, and clean condition as observed by the pharmacist.
• Resolve missing‑dose problems: investigate, replace doses and take corrective action to prevent future missing doses.
• Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory and control of drugs and supplies purchased by the pharmacy.

Credentials

• Certified Pharmacy Technician – PTCB (required).

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (required).
• Completion of an ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred; equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice also acceptable.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a tuition assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.