Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Identification 229885

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

Locations 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 1

Job Description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, 6:15 am to 2:45 p.m., Monday- Friday

Every 3rd weekend, every 3rd holiday

2-3 on-call weekends per year

General Summary

Certified Pharmacy Technician I assists with preparation and distribution of medications. The Certified Pharmacy Technician I position requires specialized pharmacy education, training, and subsequent certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or comparable entity. The Certified Pharmacy Technician I role is eligible for advanced technician positions based upon job performance and successful completion of requirements for advancement established in the Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder criteria grids.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Pursuant to the needs and offerings of the hiring department, essential job accountabilities may include the following:

• Receives and stocks deliveries of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.

• Prepares, packages, and labels medications prior to dispensing.

• Delivers medications to care areas within the hospital.

• Delivers medications to off-site locations.

• Manages pharmacy inventory management, including use of electronic inventory management systems.

• Monitors product expirations and removing outdated stock from inventory.

• Responds to product recalls.

• Compounds non-sterile and sterile medication preparations.

• Cleans and disinfects procedures.

• Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones and maintaining adequate supplies.

• Identifies at least one area of specialized skill or expertise.

• Trains/mentors new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

• Maintains sufficient additional criteria as outlined in the Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder criteria grids.

Common Expectations:

• Provides outstanding customer service to all customers.

• Fosters teamwork by demonstrating caring behaviors.

• Practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, visitors, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.

• Reports actual errors, potential errors, and hazardous/unsafe conditions.

• Protects sensitive patient data per HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.

• Reasonable flexibility for occasional work outside of normally scheduled shifts based on the needs of the pharmacy department and the hospital.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• No experience.

Licenses:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required and

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required or

• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.