Pharmacy Technician I-Inpatient

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I-Inpatient is an entry-level role focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The position provides basic patient, provider, and customer service through communication and message retrieval, and supports pharmacy activities that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technician is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The listed duties describe typical elements of the role and are not all-inclusive; additional competencies and skills required through department-specific orientation are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within two 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, the 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 in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
• Participate in onboarding and training new pharmacy personnel.
• Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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