Pharmacy Technician - Specialty

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 position is accountable for fulfilling job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills identified in department-specific orientation are considered essential to performing the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB or NHA within 2 years.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Intern with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
• Computer literacy.
• Customer service skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.

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 manage pharmacy inventory.
• 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 and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
• 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