Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Hospital (Sign-On Bonus)

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Wellness programs

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist with order entry and distribution under a Pharmacist's supervision. Varied hours with primarily 2nd shift; evening/night differentials apply.

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. The role ensures proper inventory control, accurate purchasing distribution, and compliance with pharmacy policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Six months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy with medical terminology and computer use required OR graduate of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program with a minimum of 120 hours in an externship program required.
• Ability to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent) within six months required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee by PA State Board

Pharmacy Technician Training Program with 120 extern hours

Ability to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/NHA) within six months

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist with order entry and distribution under a Pharmacist's supervision. Varied hours with primarily 2nd shift; evening/night differentials apply.

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. The role ensures proper inventory control, accurate purchasing distribution, and compliance with pharmacy policies.