Pharmacy Technician - Community Pharmacy

Geisinger • Lock Haven, PA

19h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is an entry-level role focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The position also has basic patient and provider service responsibilities, including communication and message retrieval. 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 duties listed represent typical elements of the role and are not all-inclusive; additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Intern with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within two years through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of the healthcare regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical names.
• Teamwork skills.

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, review, and manage inventory for medications and pharmacy supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform pharmacy housekeeping 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 and dental coverage and domestic partner benefits.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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