PennState Health
Pharmacy Technician - $20-27 per hour
PennState Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, us, 17622
PennState Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a job in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Pharmacy TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, days, evenings, flexibleEmployment Type:
StaffSUMMARY OF POSITION:
As an integral member of the pharmacy team and under the supervision of a pharmacist is responsible for working with newly admitted patients in the emergency department to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers. They will use this to determine medication orders during hospital admission and upon discharge from the hospital. Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, metric systems, and computer systems is necessary, in addition to excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, staff, and outside providers. The medication reconciliation technician may provide services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be following laws and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Current Pharmacy Technician certification or currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)
:
Minimum three (3) years of medication history or pharmacy experience preferred, including hospital and community experience.
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.
For more information:
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.
For a full list with more detailed information:
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
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.
Penn State Health Job ID #2139-59674. Posted job title: Medication Reconciliation Technician - Varied Shifts - PharmacyAbout PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program
Specialty:
Pharmacy TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, days, evenings, flexibleEmployment Type:
StaffSUMMARY OF POSITION:
As an integral member of the pharmacy team and under the supervision of a pharmacist is responsible for working with newly admitted patients in the emergency department to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers. They will use this to determine medication orders during hospital admission and upon discharge from the hospital. Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, metric systems, and computer systems is necessary, in addition to excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, staff, and outside providers. The medication reconciliation technician may provide services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be following laws and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Current Pharmacy Technician certification or currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)
:
Minimum three (3) years of medication history or pharmacy experience preferred, including hospital and community experience.
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.
For more information:
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.
For a full list with more detailed information:
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
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.
Penn State Health Job ID #2139-59674. Posted job title: Medication Reconciliation Technician - Varied Shifts - PharmacyAbout PennState Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program