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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 direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, technicians are responsible for preparation of admixtures (non-hazardous and hazardous drugs) using aseptic technique for patients at the ambulatory infusion center. Technicians are also responsible for refilling pyxis machines and maintaining clean and organized machines. Keeps the pharmacy area stocked with medications. Removes expired medications and places in the appropriate expired storage area in the storeroom. Responsible for ordering medications when inventory is low. Trains new employees as necessary and works as a team player.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare patient-specific doses of intravenous (IV) medications (hazardous medications and non-hazardous medications)

• Adhere to safety requirements for handling hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. USP797, USP800)

• Maintain the compounding hoods, the negative and positive pressure compounding rooms, and the segregated compounding areas

• Perform quality control checks and daily, weekly, and monthly assigned cleaning tasks in all compounding areas

• Deliver medication stock to automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in ambulatory units

• Order and receive deliveries of medications and supplies

• Maintain inventory and rotate both medications and supply to upkeep with need and expiration dates, drug recalls, and supply integrity

• Additional duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials :

• CPHT or CPT

• Certified technician in the state of PA preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience :

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Completion of a technician course And 0-1 years Prior hospital experience

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 and Affirmative Action 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.

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