Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Specialty - 25 Hope Dr Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Specialist to assist pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, delivering outstanding customer service to patients in person and by phone.

This full-time role in Hershey, PA includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants, tuition discount through Grant‑in‑Aid, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Penn State Health.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent)
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
• Six months of recent (within the past two years) experience in a retail pharmacy with: Educational background in medical terminology, sig codes and computer use, previous customer service skills, previous patient interaction and communication skills, previous third party billing and computer experience including prior authorizations, prescription refills and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescription medications.
• Provide extraordinary customer service to patients via face to face and phone interactions.
• Interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution.
• Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Customer service

Communication with patients

Computer use

Inventory management

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/NHA)

State Board Pharmacy Registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Specialty - 25 Hope Dr Pharmacy

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

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

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for assisting the pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescription medications. Provide extraordinary customer service to all our patients via face to face and phone interactions. Professionally interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution. Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent) required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
• Six (6) months of recent (within the past two years) experience in a retail pharmacy with: Educational background in medical terminology, sig codes and computer use, previous customer service skills, previous patient interaction and communication skills, previous third party billing and computer experience including prior authorizations, prescription refills and inventory management.

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

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

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8 hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting the pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescription medications. Provide extraordinary customer service to all our patients via face to face and phone interactions. Professionally interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution. Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent) required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
• Six (6) months of recent (within the past two years) experience in a retail pharmacy with: Educational background in medical terminology, sig codes and computer use, previous customer service skills, previous patient interaction and communication skills, previous third party billing and computer experience including prior authorizations, prescription refills and inventory management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Compounding experience not required but recommended.

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 Employerand 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.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

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