Pharmacy Technician Outpatient ( Full-time, Days)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance

Engaged and supportive work culture

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation and delivery of medications. This role requires compliance with procedures and operating pharmacy automation systems effectively.

Qualified candidates will hold a Certified Pharmacy Technician credential and a High School Diploma/GED. The position offers full-time hours and a robust benefits package, including tuition assistance, ensuring our team remains healthy and engaged.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB required.
• National pharmacy technician certification required within nine months.
• Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Handle controlled substances and specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain and operate pharmacy automation systems.
• Prepare and transport medications accurately.
• Receive drugs and stock shelves in pharmacy.
• Screen and triage inquiries efficiently.

Skills

Compliance with procedures

Medication preparation

Pharmacy automation operation

Compounding sterile products

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training

Job description

Location

Lancaster, PA

Schedule

FT Days available between 6 am-2:30 pm AND 8:30 am-5pm + 3rd weekends/ every other holiday (36 hrs. per week)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and other pharmacy equipment as required, to all patient care areas of the hospital, which includes delivery to automated dispensing technology.
• Prepares inventories (affix barcode/warning labels as necessary), orders drugs and supplies from the storeroom.
• Receives drugs and stocks 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in resolution of missing dose problems including investigation, replacement of doses and corrective action to prevent future missing doses.
• Serves as a training resource for new technicians and assists in evaluating their progress as directed.
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory and control of drugs and supplies purchased by the pharmacy.

Credentials

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB (Required)
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) required within nine (9) months of hire/placement required.
• Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required before hire.

Education Or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Completion of ASHP accredited (or comparable) pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Equivalent Experience: Hospital Pharmacy Practice

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.