Hospital Pharmacy Tech: Precise Med Prep & Patient Care

Excela Health; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Excela Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records. Technicians operate under supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties reserved for licensed pharmacists.

Starting June 2026, Pennsylvania requires technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy; candidates must meet age and education requirements and complete SBOP registration via the PALS system to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician certification preferred, but not required.
• Current registration to function as a pharmacy technician with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy (SBOP).

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and detailed work within specified time periods.
• Works cooperatively with health system and pharmacy staff to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Prioritizes work, resolves problems effectively, and provides timely responses to emergency requests.
• Responds to frequent interruptions and adapts to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication techniques.
• Assists the pharmacist in filling all patient orders, employee prescriptions and stock orders for patient units, unit dose carts and other areas.
• Ensures adequate drug stock, supplies, and IV solutions are available for department use and recommends ordering needed supplies.
• Re-packages drug into unit of use containers from bulk containers for distribution to patients and nursing units.
• Maintains floor stock medications, stock, and IV solution levels in all areas of the hospital.
• Delivers medications, supplies, IV solutions and narcotics to patient units and other areas at scheduled times and when necessary throughout the day.
• Inputs charges and credits medication orders in the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepares small/large volume parenterals, hyperalimentation solutions, and chemotherapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Answers the telephone and refers callers to the appropriate personnel within the pharmacy.
• Exhibits excellent service behaviors to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; shows courtesy, personalized attention, compassion and timely responsiveness.
• Agrees to comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws and standards; reports suspected violations to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred)

Job description

Excela Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records. Technicians operate under supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties reserved for licensed pharmacists.

Starting June 2026, Pennsylvania requires technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy; candidates must meet age and education requirements and complete SBOP registration via the PALS system to