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?
Summary:
- Under the direction and supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician efficiently and effectively performs functions associated with the procurement, compounding, dispensing, and storage of medications in compliance with department policies and procedures to provide optimal pharmaceutical care.
Responsibilities:
- Stock and restock medications and supplies in the pharmacy areas and in automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)
- Prepack, prepare, and compound non-sterile and sterile medications
- Follow aseptic technique for the preparation of sterile products and maintain appropriate cleaning and protective personal equipment (PPE) while completing pharmacy tasks
- Triage phone calls and medication messages appropriately
- Fill medication orders
- Deliver medications to assigned areas
- Prepare medication kits and trays
- Complete medication returns to the pharmacy
- Regularly rotate medication stock and check for expired medications
- Demonstrate proficiency with electronic software and equipment
- Assist with purchasing or placing orders for medications and supplies
- Maintain pharmacy records, as required and appropriate
- Perform ADC transactions proficiently and triage ADC issues, as needed
- Complete and document outlined cleaning and temperature monitoring responsibilities
- Adhere to outlined department processes, including for controlled substances
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Ensure all medications are checked by a pharmacist before delivery to the floor.
- Train new personnel on responsibilities, as assigned
Credentials:
- Current Pharmacy Technician Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy registration (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- 0-1 years' experience preferred but a minimum of 6 months of pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.
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.