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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.

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• General Summary Statement Under the direct supervision of the outpatient pharmacist the outpatient technician is responsible for the technical operations of the outpatient pharmacy including processing outpatient prescriptions for adjudication to third party insurance plans, accurately filling prescriptions in a timely manner, maintaining medication inventory, unpacking the daily wholesale order, removing expired medications, and assisting patients at the pharmacy counter. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Accurately enters outpatient prescriptions in computer system. 2. Fills prescriptions accurately to be checked by the pharmacist. 3. Maintains appropriate inventory and enters wholesaler order daily. 4. Completes monthly controlled substance inventory with pharmacist. 5. Pulls expired medications from inventory and returned through the appropriate process. Checks for outdates monthly. 6. Restocks all areas of the outpatient pharmacy as necessary. 7. Maintains a clean and organized work area. 8. Have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of hospital personnel. 9. Must be able to perform dosage calculations. Education Training and Experience · High school diploma. High prescription retail/chain volume experience with a working knowledge of third-party insurance plans preferred but not required. Certification not required but preferred. Licensure/Certification Pa certification preferred Work Environment and Hazards Standing for the majority of the time. Computer order entry and filling bottles with medications throughout the day. Work Contact Group Hospital personnel. Special Physical Demands See ADA Form

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.

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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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