Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

1d•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)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)
Communication
Computer Literacy
Pharmaceutical Names

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree

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. After the medication is prepared and packaged the supervising pharmacist must check the label and medication, document his and her inspection, and accept total responsibility for its preparation.
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Check for overstock and outdated medications and complete return process when appropriate.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.