Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Honickman Oncology Center

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to assist with the preparation and filling of medications for both inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves interacting with co-workers and preparing drug orders under pharmacist supervision.

Qualified candidates will need a High School Diploma or GED and a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Pennsylvania. Duties include managing pharmacy inventory, preparing IVs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance after employment tenure. Apply to join a committed team focused on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Experience in compounding and preparing IVs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing.
• Dispense medications and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Perform billing and documentation tasks related to medications.

Skills

Interaction with co-workers and visitors

Aseptic techniques

Compounding pharmaceuticals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) license

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation and filling of medications for inpatient and outpatient services.

The position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and operates under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values.
• Prepare drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a registered pharmacist.
• Replenish all Pyxis machines.
• Monitor refrigerator temperatures when filling medications and document corrective action if needed.
• Inform the Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.
• Count, compound, and repackage pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Dispense medications and distribute them to patient areas.
• Order and restock pharmacy inventory, including returns, and restock inventory in the department and nursing units.
• Evaluate stock for expired medications and perform necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Perform billing and crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients in compliance with hospital finance policies.
• Document waste properly.
• Pick up physician orders from team centers regularly, and as required by the pharmacist.
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, and keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Replenish specialty and code carts; document restocking with a sign‑out sheet noting time, date, and items replaced.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and record IV refrigeration daily; transport IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintain competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation, and CAPS.
• Review and complete assigned inspections every other month and maintain all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly.
• Examine all items for expiration date, accurate storage, and proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat, and security.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) license in the State of Pennsylvania.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. Frequently push or pull patients on a bed or stretcher, requiring a 29‑lb push force. Perform lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Stand, walk, and walk 8‑10 miles per shift. Kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required for patient care providers.

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Benefits include medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits such as group insurance rates and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time, have access to medical insurance.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties, responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary.Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.