Medical Assistant - IO Silver Cardiovascular Clinic

Penn State Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Benefits

75% Penn State University Tuition Discount

Matching 401K retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to assist in processing and dispensing prescription medications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service while interacting with patients and medical teams. Responsibilities include managing stock and ensuring smooth daily operations within the pharmacy. A minimum of six months of relevant experience or completion of a formal training program is required.

Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a generous tuition discount for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy or completion of an externship program.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in processing, preparing, and dispensing prescription medications.
• Provide customer service via face-to-face and phone interactions.
• Organize and manage stock for daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Typing skills

Mathematics and Algebra proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB certification

Job description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied (majority 2nd shift)

Hours: Varied

Job Summary

Penn State Health Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in assisting the pharmacists in processing, preparing, and dispensing prescription medications. They provide extraordinary customer service to all our patients via face to face and phone interactions. Pharmacy Technicians professionally interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution. They organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy with an educational background in medical terminology and computer use required OR graduate of a formalized Pharmacy Technician Training Program with a minimum of 120 hours in an externship program required.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certified Boards) required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions required.
• Good verbal communication, excellent typing skills and proficiency with Math and Algebra required.
• Strong Organizational Skills With The Ability To Prioritize Required.
• Must pass a proficiency test with a 70% score.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit & walk constantly; stand occasionally.
• Able to lift 0-10 lbs constantly; 11-35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push 0-10 lbs constantly; 11-20 lbs frequently; 21-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.
• Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time
• Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• 75% Penn State University Tuition Discount (Full-Time Employees)
• This benefit extends to dependents after one year
• Matching 401K retirement plan

Union

Teamsters

Compliance

IND123

LI123

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