Pharmacy Technician Inpatient (Full Time, Evenings)
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · Lancaster, PA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and compliance with procedures for handling controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals including investigational agents.
- Demonstrates skills in the maintenance and operation of various automation systems including packaging, dispensing cabinets, and compounding equipment.
- Prepares medications for dispensing under the supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging, and labeling functions.
- Transports medications, drug-delivery devices, and other pharmacy equipment as required, to all patient care areas of the hospital, which includes delivery to automated dispensing technology.
- Prepares inventories (affix barcode/warning labels as necessary), orders drugs and supplies from the storeroom, receives drugs and stocks shelves/carousels in various pharmacy locations with new and returned inventory.
- Answers telephone using appropriate etiquette, screens and triages telephone/window inquiries.
- Affirms work for each shift is completed prior to departure.
- Efficiently utilizes various pharmacy automation systems including robotic packaging, automated storage and retrieval systems, decentralized unit-based cabinets, and compounding equipment.
- Demonstrates the ability to accurately compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique.
- Maintains dispensing area and medication storeroom in a neat, orderly, and clean condition as observed by the pharmacist.
- Demonstrates proficiency in resolution of missing dose problems including investigation, replacement of doses and corrective action to prevent future missing doses.
- Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
- Assists in maintaining proper inventory and control of drugs and supplies purchased by the pharmacy.
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB (Required)
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Completion of ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred.
Qualifications
- Equivalent Experience: Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Skills
- Knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations
- Ability to operate pharmacy automation systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
- One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region
Pay
- Sign on Bonus of up to $2500!!!
Schedule
- Full-time - Evenings / 1:30pm/2pm - 11pm (latest shift ends)
- EOW/ EOH - position has shift differential