Clinical Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care & Advanced Duties

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Dental and vision coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in patient care activities and medication preparation. This role emphasizes coordination with providers and staff to ensure accurate patient-specific medications.

The candidate will use the pharmacy computer system, assist with inventory, and participate in onboarding new staff. A High School diploma and PTCB/NHA certification are required; relevant Pennsylvania licensure is expected.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
• PTCB or NHA certification required.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare regs

Pharmaceutical names

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in patient care activities and medication preparation. This role emphasizes coordination with providers and staff to ensure accurate patient-specific medications.

The candidate will use the pharmacy computer system, assist with inventory, and participate in onboarding new staff. A High School diploma and PTCB/NHA certification are required; relevant Pennsylvania licensure is expected.