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Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, the School is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/

The Pharmacy Technician will support the daily operation of the Ryan Hospital pharmacy by processing outpatient, inpatient and mail order prescriptions.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for data entry, fulfillment, and quality assurance checks for all prescription orders, as well as payment processing.  In-person consultation with doctors, nurses and students and phone consultation with clients occurs daily.  The Pharmacy Technician will also participation in inventory maintenance including the processing of hospital department orders and stocking of supplies, unpacking shipments including medications, IV fluids and pet food.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Processing submitted prescriptions: count pills, package, label and dispense medications; process charges/payments for medications dispensed             
• Processing phone and e-mail medication orders      
• Verifying accuracy of prescriptions processed by other staff
• Receiving incoming supplies; verify stock and enter data in computer to maintain inventory records

High school diploma and 1-2 years of customer service experience or equivalent combination of education an experience is required. Previous hospital experience including TPN, and chemotherapy preparation and/or Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred. Must have open availability to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$15.44 - $26.25

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Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.