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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I [Per Diem/ Rotating]- Chestnut Hill Hospital
CompanyTemple University Health System
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
About The Company
At Temple Health, more is how excellence is defined.
Temple Health is a Philadelphia-based academic health system redefining what’s possible in advanced patient care. Through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education, Temple is transforming complex medical challenges into real-world solutions—delivering more answers, more options, and more possibilities for patients.
Powered by more than 1,700 physicians, researchers and scientists across Temple University Hospital, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple accelerates the translation of scientific discovery into practical therapies, united by a shared commitment to advancing medicine and expanding what patients can expect from their care.
Temple’s depth of expertise enables outcomes once thought impossible—more specialized expertise, more innovation, and more opportunities to expect what’s next in medicine.
It Takes Temple Health.
About the Role
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. 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.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Preferred
Licenses
Certified Pharmacy Technician Required
PA Registered Pharm Tech Required
Must obtain Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration by June 28, 2026.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Preferred
Licenses
Certified Pharmacy Technician Required
PA Registered Pharm Tech Required
Key Skills
Pharmacy servicesMedication dispensingIntravenous admixturesMedication reconciliationPatient interviewingRegulatory complianceData entryPharmacy technologyUnit dose packagingPharmaceutical transport
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, including intravenous admixtures and unit dosages. They also perform medication reconciliation by interviewing patients and families to document histories for treatment planning.
📋Job Type
per diem
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5674
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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