Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Sterile Products and Infusion
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- No experience required
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 $22.42–$24.93, 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 8-Hour Shifts
Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible to assist the Pharmacists in preparing and charging for prescriptions/medications. Organize and manage stock to ensure smooth and efficient daily activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION (S)
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent) required
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
- Six (6) months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy with an educational background in medical terminology and computer use required
OR
- Graduate of a formalized Pharmacy Technician Training Program with a minimum of 120 hours in an externship program required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION (S)
- Compounding experience not required but recommended.
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: Teamsters Local 776
From Penn State Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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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