Pharmacy Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Higher Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA. In this role, you'll assist with medication distribution and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a current PTCB certification or be pursuing one, alongside a High School diploma.

This position offers variable hours with the potential for weekend and holiday shifts, as well as comprehensive employee benefits including medical coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current PTCB certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented to ensure medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Participates in medication distribution and information management.
• Receives and processes medication orders accurately.
• Clarifies questionable requests and solves distribution problems.

Skills

PTCB Certification

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Overview

Schedule: PRN (as needed) | Variable hours + 8 hour-shifts + alternating on weekends & holidays + possible travel & no on-call.

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Pharmacy Technician, PRN, joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

The pharmacy unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. The unit is responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, maintaining comprehensive medication inventory and control, including narcotics and controlled substances. This includes selecting, calculating, measuring, preparing (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, labeling, charging, and crediting various pharmacy products like intravenous medications. In addition, the pharmacy ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the in-patient and out-patient medication distribution and information management processes.
• Answer telephones and electronic messages.
• Enter, maintain, and assure the accuracy of all information in the Pharmacy Department's patient database.
• Receive and process medication orders and prescriptions via medication order/entry-locate, assemble, package, and label drug doses (new orders, unit-dose cycle fill, and out-patient prescriptions), deliver completed orders.
• Clarify questionable requests and solve distribution problems.
• Post charges/credits for transactions that are not completed via order-entry.
• Assemble stock orders.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification within 1 year of hire or actively pursuing certification (as determined by pharmacy management—not to exceed an additional 6 months) or Licensed Practical Nurse, and possess a High School graduate or equivalent.

More About Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.