Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting the pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescription medications. Provide extraordinary customer service to all our patients via face to face and phone interactions. Professionally interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution. Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities. Responsible for assisting the pharmacists in processing, preparing and dispensing prescription medications. Provide extraordinary customer service to all our patients via face to face and phone interactions. Professionally interact and communicate with Medical and Patient teams throughout the institution. Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
Six (6) months of recent (within the past two years) experience in a retail pharmacy with: Educational background in medical terminology, sig codes and computer use, previous customer service skills, previous patient interaction and communication skills, previous third party billing and computer experience including prior authorizations, prescription refills and inventory management.
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certified Boards) required. 
Must pass a proficiency test with a 70% score.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Compounding experience not required but recommended.  

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.

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