Pharmacy Technician Non-Cert - Pharmacy Services Main
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $24.15 an hour, the middle half $22.73–$25.10, across 45 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $19.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Medicare gives Milton S Hershey Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Pennsylvania's hospitals average 3.4). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 34% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Pennsylvania hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC in Hershey, PA on 27 Jan 2021 and cited 1 violation, under injury record-keeping, $5,000 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
What Pennsylvania requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician registration (Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration is a separate entry tier), from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
- Training: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program, plus 3 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training (49 Pa. Code 27.701). Applicants who worked as a technician for at least one year between January 29, 2019 and January 29, 2021 could be registered without a diploma or program if they applied before June 28, 2026.
- National certification: Not required. The Board's snapshot says there is no examination requirement.
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Varied; primarily 2nd shift
Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count-out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)
From Penn State Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is an academic health system in central Pennsylvania, based in Hershey, with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and community hospitals around Harrisburg, Lancaster and Reading.
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