What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - 7 On / 7 Off position at Reading Hospital?
Job Summary
A Pharmacy Technician:
Qualifications
Education Requirements
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Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
A Pharmacy Technician:
- Assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services
- Works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
- Participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures
- Supplies and maintains automated technology equipment
- Packages unit of use dosages
- Maintains and transports pharmaceuticals
- Performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance
- Documents activities as indicated and performs other duties as required
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required upon hire or within the first 12 months of employment
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Team Player
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.