Pharmacy Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for a pharmaceutical career with a meaningful and rewarding purpose? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a hard working and caring Pharmacy Assistant who is dedicated to providing top tier care for our valued residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Here, you will assist our pharmacists in managing the day-to-day medication needs of our residents, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in every step of the process. Apply today and bring your ambition and commitment to our team as we care for the heroes of our country!

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As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will provide vital assistance to the chief pharmacist by receiving, preparing, filling, and documenting prescriptions for the residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will be responsible for controlling the pharmacy inventory according to reorder levels, preparing purchase requests for pharmaceuticals, and receiving and stocking orders. You will also be tasked with maintaining files and records of requisitions and purchases. Within this role, it is essential to maintain a clean and sanitary work area while also providing excellent service to the individuals receiving care.

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/week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications in a hospital pharmacy; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Pharmacy Technician license
• Active engagement in the practice of a Pharmacy Technician for at least one year between January 29, 2019 and January 29, 2021
• Completion of a Board Approved Pharmacy Technician training program

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• 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.

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.