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Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Days with Rotation

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

Able to work appropriately with persons of varied ages, racial, ethnic, and sociological backgrounds

Handle all communications in an appropriate manner 

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Provide all services in a professional, cooperative fashion demonstrating St. Joseph Medical Center as a Catholic Medical Center with a Community of Faith Program

Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule

Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests

Ability to exercise sound professional judgment

Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing)

Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, oncology, obstetric, chemically dependent, rehabilitation, and skilled-nursing patients 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Working on Pharmacy Technician certification preferred 

1-2 years of Pharmacy experience preferred, including preparation of IV solutions

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.