Pharmacy Technician I-Inpatient

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I-Inpatient is an entry-level position focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The role has basic patient, provider, and customer service responsibilities through communication and message retrieval. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technician is accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organization policies and procedures. The job profile describes typical elements needed to perform the role; additional competencies and skills identified through department-specific orientation are also considered essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician certification within 2 years through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA).
• Be registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Intern with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
• Skills in computer literacy, healthcare regulatory environment, pharmaceutical names, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient, provider, and customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in patient, provider, and customer care activities that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise.
• Prepare and label medications appropriately for distribution.
• Retrieve and review medications and supplies, and perform pharmacy inventory management.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform pharmacy housekeeping duties in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
• Participate in onboarding and training new pharmacy personnel.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED