Part-time Temporary Pharmacy Assistant | University of Pennsylvania Job at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Part-time Temporary Pharmacy Assistant

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title
Part-time Temporary Pharmacy Assistant

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
This position will support the daily operation of the Ryan Hospital pharmacy by processing outpatient, inpatient and mail order prescriptions. Data entry, fulfillment and payment processing, is required. In-person consultation with doctors, nurses and students and phone consultation with clients occurs daily. Maintaining automated dispensing cabinet medication stock including unit dosing required medication for stocking in the ADC is required. Part-Time temp pharmacy technicians must commit to a minimum of 8-12 hours per week, including morning and evening shifts along with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Job Description

  • Maintain medication stock in the hospital's Automated Dispensing Cabinets including unit dosing medication needed for stock in the ADC.
  • Process submitted prescriptions: count pills, package, label and dispense medications; process charges/payments for medications dispensed
  • Process phone and e-mail medication orders including resolving client concerns and following up on incomplete requests.
  • Complete secondary responsibilities as assigned (includes processing return to stocks, preparing compounding ingredients, required daily/weekly cleaning of BSC and compounding areas)
  • Perform additional duties as assigned




Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine



Pay Range


Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.



Equal Opportunity Statement


The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.



Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.



University Benefits

  • Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
  • Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.







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About University of Pennsylvania

Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.

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