Certified Pharmacy Tech: Clinical Care & Sterile Prep

Geisinger; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician who supports pharmacists by performing patient, provider, and customer care activities, including sterile product prep and most pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes using the pharmacy computer system, assisting in inventory management, maintaining records, onboarding new staff, and enabling pharmacists to focus on counseling and clinical interactions with patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician is required (PTCB or NHA).
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care
• Participate in patient/provider/customer care activities that do not require the expertise of a pharmacist
• Prepare and label medications appropriately for distribution.
• Retrieve, review, and perform inventory management for medications and supplies in the pharmacy.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
• Participate in the onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products for use in patient care, where applicable.
• Within legal parameters, conduct operations in the pharmacy to allow a pharmacist the time and resources to engage in counseling and clinical interactions with patients.
• Take on additional projects or activities as assigned by their manager
• The technician will work in a non-high-risk area at least 75% of their weekly hours over 4-weeks.
• Maintains qualifications to work in specialty service areas that may require the technician to deal with hazardous medicines, prepare medicines for high-risk populations (pediatric patients, chemotherapy infusion), or other specialized practice areas for pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Healthcare Regulatory Environment

Pharmaceutical Names

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician who supports pharmacists by performing patient, provider, and customer care activities, including sterile product prep and most pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes using the pharmacy computer system, assisting in inventory management, maintaining records, onboarding new staff, and enabling pharmacists to focus on counseling and clinical interactions with patients.