Pharmacy Assistant

Bring your experience in pharmacy assistance to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! We are seeking a hardworking and caring person who is dedicated to helping us care for our residents. The Southeastern Veterans' Center provides residents with the care and support they need in order to live an active and healthy life with as much independence as possible. Apply today if you are an ambitious, confident Pharmacist Assistant who is ready to make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's veterans!

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As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist in the provision of pharmaceutical services at Southeastern Veterans' Center. Your duties will include receiving, preparing, filling, and documenting prescriptions under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. In this position, you will maintain and control the pharmacy inventory, prepare purchase requests, and maintain records of requisitions and purchases. You can expect to locate and process outdated pharmaceuticals for return to the manufacturer for credit or replacement. Additionally, you will become familiar with residents' medications histories and use reference materials to gain knowledge of product identification.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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.

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.

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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.