Starting June 2026, all pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy. Requirements include:
Technicians must register via the PALS system to remain eligible for employment.
Position Summary
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Essential Functions
Performs accurate and detailed work within specified time periods. Works cooperatively with health system and pharmacy staff to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Prioritizes work, resolves problems effectively, and provides timely responses to emergency requests. Responds appropriately to frequent interruptions and adapts to changes in workload and work schedule. Utilizes effective verbal and written communication techniques.
Assists the pharmacist in filling all patient orders, employee prescriptions and stock orders for patient units, unit dose carts and other areas.
Ensure that adequate drug stock, supplies, and IV solutions are available for department use and recommends ordering needed supplies.
Re‑packages drug into unit of use containers from bulk containers for distribution to patients and nursing units. Maintain floor stock medications, stock, and IV solution levels in all areas of the hospital.
Delivers medications, supplies, IV solutions and narcotics to patient units and other areas at scheduled times and when necessary throughout the day.
Inputs charges and credits medication orders in the pharmacy computer system.
Prepares small volume parenterals, large volume parenterals, hyperalimentation solutions, and chemotherapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Answers the telephone and refers callers to the appropriate personnel within the pharmacy.
Exhibits excellent service behaviors to patients, visitors, physicians and co‑workers; shows courtesy, personalized attention, compassion and timely responsiveness to both internal and external customers; shows initiative in raising standards and making continuous quality improvements.
Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Pharmacy Director
Supervises: None
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Current pharmacy technician certification preferred, but not required. Current registration to function as a pharmacy technician with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy (SBOP).
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). Walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.
Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles or other sharp items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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