Pharmacy Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma is required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification is required unless the applicant is enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- Applicants with pharmacy technician experience are encouraged to apply and must obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification within one year of employment.
- Applicants enrolled in or graduated from a four-year bachelor's program in the listed health science majors are encouraged to apply and must obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification within one year of employment.
- A Maryland Pharmacy Technician License is required.
- Basic typing skills are required.
- The role requires standing and walking up to eight miles a day with intermittent sitting, occasional extended periods at a computer terminal, movement throughout ChristianaCare, manual dexterity, pushing or pulling a fully weighted cart, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Assist the pharmacist in providing timely, efficient, cost-effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Refill patient medication bins through robot cart fill and manual picks; update carts by adding new orders, removing discontinued medications, and transferring medications; and update bin labeling upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Deliver and exchange 24-hour cart fills to nursing units at scheduled times, check medication storage areas for discontinued and discharged patient medications, and return medications to stock.
- Reorder medications in short supply and restock the pharmacy picking station and other areas.
- Send prepared medications via pneumatic tube system and deliver medications that cannot be tubed to the appropriate nursing-unit location.
- Manage automated dispensing cabinet inventory, including accurate selection and loading of medications.
- Ensure medications are stored properly and that only in-date medications are stored; remove discontinued medication.
- Receive and check incoming supplier orders.
- Prepare IV medications using aseptic techniques and processes in full compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 federal regulations.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and closed system transfer devices, as needed, to prepare chemotherapy and other hazardous medications.
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Computer experience, such as using Windows-based programs, is preferred.
About the company
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system in Delaware with a large network of care including three hospitals, primary care and outpatient services, home health, urgent care centers, an emergency department, Level I trauma, Level III NICU, stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart, vascular care, cancer, and women’s health, plus the Gene Editing Institute. It delivers care through its facilities, home visits, and virtual health via the Center for Virtual Health, coordinating patients and focusing on population health and value-based care. It differentiates itself through its integrated network, teaching and research, specialized centers, a pioneering virtual health program, and IT-focused operations with strong diversity and inclusion. Its goal is to improve health outcomes, expand access to high-quality care, and lower healthcare costs by integrating services, supporting research and education, and adopting value-based care across its network.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Springfield hit structural completion on August 26, 2026 and stays on track for fall 2027.
- Aston opened in June 2026, proving demand for ChristianaCare's neighborhood hospital model.
- ChristianaCare announced $865 million Delaware investments, signaling a sustained buildout pipeline through 2028.
What critics are saying
- Bayhealth challenged Camden and Georgetown in August 2026, targeting Delaware approvals and operating standards.
- Delaware lacks microhospital definitions, risking regulatory delays that push Camden and Georgetown past 2028.
- Emerus dependence concentrates execution risk; one construction slip hits Springfield's fall 2027 opening.
What makes Christiana Hospital unique
- ChristianaCare runs Christiana Hospital plus neighborhood hospitals with 24/7 emergency and inpatient care.
- Emerus partnership standardizes 20,000-square-foot microhospitals, accelerating West Grove, Aston, Springfield, and Georgetown.
- ChristianaCare pairs neighborhood hospitals with outpatient health centers, keeping care connected to regional specialty teams.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 403(b) with company contributions
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Gym Membership