PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I (Per Diem) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital
About The Position
A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services. Working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures, supplies and maintains automated technology equipment, packages unit of use dosages, maintains and transports pharmaceuticals, and performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance. Documents activities as indicated and performs other duties as required. A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must obtain the CPHT certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into this position.
- Must obtain Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration by June 28, 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Experience
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmacy services.
- Participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and return of patient-specific medications, including intravenous admixtures.
- Maintains automated technology equipment.
- Packages unit of use dosages.
- Maintains and transports pharmaceuticals.
- Performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance.
- Documents activities as indicated.
- Obtains medication and allergy histories for patients admitted from the Emergency Department by interviewing patients, families, and calling local pharmacies.
- Enters obtained information into a computer system for use by physicians and other healthcare providers.
Benefits
- Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.
- Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.
- Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
- To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.
- At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
