Pharmacy Technician - per diem

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is an entry-level position focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The role also provides basic patient, provider, and customer service through communication and message retrieval. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technician is accountable for fulfilling job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are essential to performing the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification within two years.
• 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 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED