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Part-time Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT (In-person only)

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 18, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The University Health Services Pharmacy (a division of Student Affairs) is seeking applicants for the position of part-time certified pharmacy technician. This is a *part-time in-person position* with no remote or hybrid work. Job duties to include: Interpreting prescriptions and accurately inputting necessary information Ensuring proper care and maintenance of robotic dispensing system Accurately retrieving correct medication, accurately counting dosage units and assembling medication for final inspection by pharmacist Responding to patient inquires by reviewing patient files, verifying pertinent information and updating patient records as needed Receiving prescriptions from patients, IVR, and web based prescription refill system Assisting in maintaining adequate inventory of medication and supplies, checking medications for expiration dates and handling according to established practices Processing orders from all campus locations and university departments Processing Third Party insurance claims, troubleshooting Third Party insurance rejections Running cash register, assisting at intake window and answering phones as needed. Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: Candidate must follow HIPAA and all applicable Pennsylvania pharmacy laws and regulations. Candidate must have CPhT certification and previous pharmacy experience. Candidate must have the ability to compute basic pharmaceutical calculations. NOTE: If your position profile has listed certification requirements according to Compensation/Classification website, you will need to list that detail here: Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT Schedule: This position will work varied hours Monday thru Saturday between 7:30 am-6:00 pm with an average of 10-20 hours weekly. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines