Pharmacy Technician

eCommunity; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The role involves accurately selecting and dispensing medications, compounding sterile products, and delivering supplies. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, PTCB certification, and a license as a Pharmacy Technician from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. The position emphasizes communication, time management, and an understanding of pharmaceutical practices. This role offers an opportunity for professional development within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous pharmaceutical or related healthcare experience preferred.
• National Certification required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Selects medications for dispensing accurately and efficiently.
• Delivers medications and supplies to proper locations timely.
• Compounds sterile products using aseptic technique.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification

License as a Pharmacy Technician by IPLA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently selects medications for dispensing.
• Answers the telephone with appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Delivers medications and supplies to the proper location in a timely fashion.
• Compounds sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Maintains proficiency with current departmental system technologies.
• Performs basic compounding and calculations.
• Maintains contemporary professional knowledge base.
• Communicates and coordinates schedule availability with leadership and/or department scheduler.
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of process improvement.
• Performs Automated Dispensing Cabinet duties.
• Accepts feedback graciously with a focus on personal growth and development.
• Completes mandatory learning, licensing, and other requirements independently, without the intervention of leadership.
• Communicates with patients, their families, other hospital employees and departments in a positive and professional manner.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous pharmaceutical or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Required Certifications/Licensures: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (ExCPT).
• One of the following is required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA), Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA). If licensed as Pharmacy Intern (IPLA) you do not need to be nationally certified with PTCB or NHA.
• National Certification required within 2 years of hire.