Pharmacy Technician Certified - Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with order entry preparation and distribution of drug products under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role requires PA Board of Pharmacy registered technician and current certification; full-time with days and rotating hours; benefits include tuition discount, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Join a system dedicated to patient care and growth.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with order entry preparation and distribution of drug products under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of drug supplies and a system of control to ensure the integrity of purchases and distribution.
• Ensures proper accounting for their distribution.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

State Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health -St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Days with Rotations

Provides assistance with the order entry preparation and distribution of drug products under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Maintains appropriate inventory of drug supplies and a system of control to ensure the integrity of the purchases, control of supplies and proper accounting for their distribution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent)
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.