Pharmacy Technician (Full time, Nights)

Community Options, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for its Lancaster location. The role requires working closely under a registered pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This entry-level position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a sign-on bonus for external candidates, which fosters professional growth and education opportunities.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus of $2,500 for external candidates

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National pharmacy technician certification required within 9 months.
• Must be a health care provider in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for dispensing under supervision.
• Transport medications to patient care areas in the hospital.
• Utilize pharmacy automation systems effectively.

Skills

Understanding of controlled substances

Skills in pharmacy automation systems

Attention to detail in medication preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT)

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job: Pharmacy Technician

Hours: 3rd shift:7 days on 7 days off: 8pm-6am (no meal deduction)

Location: Lancaster General Health

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Sign On Bonus: $2,500- External candidates only, comes with a 2 year commitment (Prorated by FTE)

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs various functions associated with the dispensing, charging and delivery of medication to patient care areas, in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and compliance with procedures for handling controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals including investigational agents.
• Demonstrates skills in the maintenance and operation of various automation systems including packaging, dispensing cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Prepares medications for dispensing under the supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging, and labeling functions.
• Transports medications, drug-delivery devices, ad other pharmacy equipment as required, to all patient care areas of the hospital, which includes delivery to automated dispensing technology.
• Prepare inventories (affix barcode/warning labels as necessary), order drugs and supplies from the storeroom; receive drugs and stock shelves/carousels in various pharmacy locations with new and returned inventory.
• Answers telephone using appropriate etiquette, screens and triages telephone/window inquiries.
• Assures work for each shift is completed prior to departure.
• Efficiently utilizes various pharmacy automation systems including robotic packaging, automated storage and retrieval systems, decentralized unit-based cabinets, and compounding equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique.
• Maintains dispensing area and medication storeroom in a neat, orderly, and clean condition as observed by the pharmacist.
  
  

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Demonstrates proficiency in resolution of missing dose problems including investigation, replacement of doses and corrective action to prevent future missing doses.
• Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory and control of drugs and supplies purchased by the pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or successful completion of general educational development (GED) exam required.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e., not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) required within nine (9) months of hire/placement.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Hospital Pharmacy Practice
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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