Temple Health

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital - (Job Number: 240519)


PayCompetitive
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 237539
      !*!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.

      Education Requirements
      High School Diploma - OR - GED completed within 6 months of hire

      Experience
      Relevant Experience

      Certification and Licensure
      National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required upon hire or within the first 6 months of employment!*!

      Your Tomorrow is Here!


      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!

      Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

      An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


      !*!

      Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill Hospital is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

      Temple Health plans to acquire Chestnut Hill Hospital as part of an alliance with Redeemer Health and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The newly-named Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital will be managed by Temple Health System and the transaction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2022.

      For more information, visit TempleHealth.org

  • About the company

      Temple Health also known as Temple University Health System is a non-profit academic healthcare network based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.