Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient | 40 Hours Biweekly | Day/Evening/Midnight Rotat
ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE, United States
Overview
Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Our Pharmacy Team dispenses approximately 8 million individualized patient doses per year, as well as 262,000 retail/mail order prescriptions. We provide medications that are safe and efficacious. ChristianaCare has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health. Come and join us in the ChristianaCare Pharmacy - Dedicated to getting the right drug to the right patient at the right time!
ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician to work part time, 40 hours biweekly, day/evening/midnight rotating shifts. Every other weekend required. Holidays as required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the pharmacist in providing timely, efficient, cost effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care to the patient
Refill patient medication bins through robot cart fill and manual picks; update carts by including new orders, removing discontinued medications, and transferring medications. Update labeling of bins on admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
Deliver and exchange 24-hour cart fill to nursing units at scheduled times. Check medication storage areas for discontinued and discharged patient medications; ensure that returned medications are placed back into stock
Reorder medications in short supply and restock the picking station and other areas of the pharmacy
Send prepared medications via pneumatic tube system. Any medication that cannot be tubed is delivered to the appropriate location on the nursing unit
Manage automated dispensing cabinet inventory, including accurate selection and loading of medications
Ensure that medications are stored properly and that only in date medications are stored. Remove discontinued medication
Receive and check incoming supplier order(s)
Prepare IV medications using aseptic techniques and in following processes in full compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 federal regulations
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and closed system transfer devices (as needed) for the preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous medications
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required unless enrolled in a PharmD program
Applicants with Pharmacy Technician experience are encouraged to apply and will be required to obtain PTCB certification within 1 year of employment
Applicants enrolled or graduate of a 4-year bachelor program in health science majors are encouraged to apply and will be required PTCB certification within 1 year of employment: Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Health Behavior Science, Human Physiology, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics Pre-PA, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Medical Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant or Sports Health
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Computer experience preferred (e.g., window-based programs)
Basic typing skills
Physical Demands
Standing and walking up to 8 miles a day with intermittent sitting. Occasional extended periods at computer terminal. Requires manual dexterity, the ability to push or pull a fully weighted cart of 250 lbs. which is no more than 15 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. as essential components of the position.
Benefits
ChristianaCare offers: medical/dental/vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, and retirement planning services. Additional benefits include backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts with various vendors.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
May 1, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Our Pharmacy Team dispenses approximately 8 million individualized patient doses per year, as well as 262,000 retail/mail order prescriptions. We provide medications that are safe and efficacious. ChristianaCare has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health. Come and join us in the ChristianaCare Pharmacy - Dedicated to getting the right drug to the right patient at the right time!
ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician to work part time, 40 hours biweekly, day/evening/midnight rotating shifts. Every other weekend required. Holidays as required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the pharmacist in providing timely, efficient, cost effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care to the patient
Refill patient medication bins through robot cart fill and manual picks; update carts by including new orders, removing discontinued medications, and transferring medications. Update labeling of bins on admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
Deliver and exchange 24-hour cart fill to nursing units at scheduled times. Check medication storage areas for discontinued and discharged patient medications; ensure that returned medications are placed back into stock
Reorder medications in short supply and restock the picking station and other areas of the pharmacy
Send prepared medications via pneumatic tube system. Any medication that cannot be tubed is delivered to the appropriate location on the nursing unit
Manage automated dispensing cabinet inventory, including accurate selection and loading of medications
Ensure that medications are stored properly and that only in date medications are stored. Remove discontinued medication
Receive and check incoming supplier order(s)
Prepare IV medications using aseptic techniques and in following processes in full compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 federal regulations
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and closed system transfer devices (as needed) for the preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous medications
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required unless enrolled in a PharmD program
Applicants with Pharmacy Technician experience are encouraged to apply and will be required to obtain PTCB certification within 1 year of employment
Applicants enrolled or graduate of a 4-year bachelor program in health science majors are encouraged to apply and will be required PTCB certification within 1 year of employment: Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Health Behavior Science, Human Physiology, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics Pre-PA, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Medical Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant or Sports Health
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Computer experience preferred (e.g., window-based programs)
Basic typing skills
Physical Demands
Standing and walking up to 8 miles a day with intermittent sitting. Occasional extended periods at computer terminal. Requires manual dexterity, the ability to push or pull a fully weighted cart of 250 lbs. which is no more than 15 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. as essential components of the position.
Benefits
ChristianaCare offers: medical/dental/vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, and retirement planning services. Additional benefits include backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts with various vendors.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
May 1, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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