Pharmacy Technician - Warren State Hospital (1st Shift)
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- Location
- Warren, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $36,831 - $54,162/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Position Duties
Pharmacy Technicians at Warren State Hospital help ensure safe medication handling and support pharmacists in meeting clinical standards. This role requires steady focus, accuracy, and respect for established procedures. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will perform the following duties:
- Medication Preparation: Prepare medications according to practitioner orders for pharmacist review and delivery
- Drug Dynamics Knowledge: Apply understanding of dosages, administration rules, and dosage forms to process stock orders and related documentation
- Record Handling: Process medication records and patient profiles using pharmacist-reviewed parameters to support reports and reviews
- Medical Communication: Interpret pharmaceutical terms, measuring systems, abbreviations, and symbols to ensure accurate dispensing and charting
- Inventory Control: Prepare requisitions, enter information, manage credits or destruction, and restock supplies to maintain secure inventory
- Medication Packaging: Assist in manufacturing, packaging, and labeling medications according to designated procedures
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute (12:00 PM to 12:30 PM) lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- FREE parking!
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications in a pharmacy; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- This position requires active authorization to practice as a Pharmacy Technician in Pennsylvania.
- If you possess an active temporary registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you must obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician within the two (2) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Other Qualifications
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- 1 year or more
- Less than 1 year
- None
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- 30 credits or more
- Less than 30 credits
- None
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
Gathers information regarding drug name, strength, quantity, storage instructions, and use instructions from prescription labels to accurately fill individual prescription and bulk prescription orders. Packages medication in the appropriate container and affixes labels to the container. Accounts for unused, returned medication and updates appropriate records and counts. Subdivides patient medication according to individual dosage schedules.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience gathering information from prescription labels to accurately fill pharmaceutical orders, package medication in appropriate containers, and affix labels to the containers. I subdivided patient medication according to patients' individual dosage schedules.
- B. I have experience gathering information from prescription labels to accurately fill pharmaceutical orders, package medication in appropriate containers, and affix labels to the containers. I did not subdivide patient medication according to individual dosage schedules.
- C. I have no experience related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience filling pharmaceutical orders and packaging medication
- Your experience subdividing patient medication according to individual dosage schedules
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
Sorts, categorizes and stores documents and pharmaceutical items such as drugs, chemicals, biologicals, and pharmaceutical preparations in an organized manner to promote easy access, enhance time management, avoid errors, and ensure adherence to storing instructions as outlined by the drug manufacturer.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience sorting and categorizing documents and pharmaceutical items such as drugs, chemicals, biologicals, and pharmaceutical preparations in an organized manner to promote easy access, enhance time management, avoid errors, and ensure adherence to storing instructions as outlined by the drug manufacturer.
- B. I have experience sorting and categorizing documents or items not related to pharmaceuticals in an organized manner to promote easy access, enhance time management, or minimize errors in the workplace.
- C. I have no experience related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience sorting, categorizing, and storing documents and items
- The type(s) of documents or other items you sorted, categorized, or stored
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
Tracks the status of physical inventory to ensure an adequate supply of drugs, chemicals, biologicals, and pharmaceutical preparations and dispose of expired medications. Places orders with drug wholesalers/vendors; checks incoming orders against invoices; repackages bulk orders into unit dose form; and contacts vendors to resolve order discrepancies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience monitoring the status of physical inventory to ensure an adequate supply of drugs, chemicals, biologicals, and pharmaceutical preparations and dispose of expired medications. I placed orders with drug wholesalers/vendors; checked incoming orders against invoices; and contacted vendors to resolve order discrepancies.
- B. I have experience monitoring the status of physical inventory to ensure an adequate supply of non-pharmaceutical items. I placed orders to replenish low supplies and contacted vendors to resolve order discrepancies.
- C. I have no experience related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience monitoring and maintaining inventory
- The type(s) of inventory you monitored and maintained
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
Consults with medical personnel, patients, and patient advocates to obtain and provide general information related to prescription orders. Uses customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience consulting with medical personnel, patients, or patient advocates to obtain and provide general information related to prescription orders. I used customer service skills to understand concerns and explain and summarize relevant information.
- B. I have experience consulting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain and summarize relevant information not related to prescription orders.
- C. I have no experience related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience interacting with others to obtain and provide information
- The type(s) of information you obtained or provided
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov