Certified Pharmacy Technician I Driver - Acute Care Pharmacy - Day

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting with the preparation and distribution of medications, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing pharmacy inventory. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED and be certified as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire. This position offers a chance to grow within the pharmacy career ladder while providing outstanding service to patients and healthcare teams. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in patient care and pharmacy operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-term Disability

Education Assistance

Financial Education and Support

Wellness Programs

Caregiver Support

Childcare Referral Service

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medications while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Manages inventory and responds to product recalls and expirations.
• Trains and mentors new pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Customer Service

Pharmacy Knowledge

Inventory Management

Compounding Medications

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week

Hours: Weekdays, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Every third weekend, 7:00 am 3:30 pm, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, or 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Team members rotate between Gettysburg Hospital, the WellSpan Adams Health Center Adams Infusion Pharmacy, and the Hanover Infusion Pharmacy.

General Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician I assists with the preparation and distribution of medications. The position requires specialized pharmacy education, training, and certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or a comparable entity. The role is eligible for advanced technician positions based on job performance and successful completion of requirements for advancement established in the Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder criteria grids.

Essential Functions:

• Pursuant to the needs and offerings of the hiring department, essential job accountabilities may include the following:
• Receives and stocks deliveries of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.
• Prepares, packages, and labels medications prior to dispensing.
• Delivers medications to care areas within the hospital.
• Delivers medications to off-site locations.
• Manages pharmacy inventory management, including use of electronic inventory management systems.
• Monitors product expirations and removes outdated stock from inventory.
• Responds to product recalls.
• Compounds non-sterile and sterile medication preparations.
• Cleans and disinfects procedures.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones and maintaining adequate supplies.
• Identifies at least one area of specialized skill or expertise.
• Trains/mentors new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
• Maintains sufficient additional criteria as outlined in the Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder criteria grids.

Common Expectations:

• Provides outstanding customer service to all customers.
• Fosters teamwork by demonstrating caring behaviors.
• Practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, visitors, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.
• Reports actual errors, potential errors, and hazardous/unsafe conditions.
• Protects sensitive patient data per HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Reasonable flexibility for occasional work outside of normally scheduled shifts based on the needs of the pharmacy department and the hospital.

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• No experience.

Licenses:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required or
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy