Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, fills all physician orders/prescriptions which include all oral, topical, and injectable medications as well as nutrition.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
Communication
Computer Literacy
Pharmaceutical Names
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Receive written prescriptions or refill request for patients.
Obtain patient health information and data needed to process prescriptions.
Enter patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer and patient profile database.
Answer the telephone and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Retrieve medications from shelves, count or pour medications, label containers, and price prescriptions.
Process prescriptions and print medication labels.
Assist the pharmacist in packaging and preparing medications.
Order medications and check medication in from suppliers.
Maintain records which are related to the practice of pharmacy.
Complete the sale of over-the-counter medication.
Complete sales transactions on cash register and record them in documentation log when needed.
Check for overstock and outdated medications and complete return process when appropriate.
Orient and help train new pharmacy personnel.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.