Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician — Day-One Benefits

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician focused on medication delivery and inventory management. This role provides basic patient/provider service through communication and message retrieval.

Responsibilities include labeling medications, using the pharmacy computer system, maintaining records, assisting with onboarding, and working in a clinical hospital environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with PTCB/NHA certification within 2 years and PA

Qualifications

• Entry-level pharmacy technician role focusing on medication delivery and inventory management.
• Certification within 2 years by PTCB or NHA is required.
• PA State Board registration as Pharmacy Technician/Intern is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Assist in activities that do not require a pharmacist's expertise.
• Prepare and label medications for distribution.
• Retrieve and review inventory for medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy per policies.
• Assist in onboarding and training of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Inventory management

Communication

Onboarding & training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB/NHA certification within 2 years

PA State Board registration as Pharmacy Technician/Intern

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician focused on medication delivery and inventory management. This role provides basic patient/provider service through communication and message retrieval.

Responsibilities include labeling medications, using the pharmacy computer system, maintaining records, assisting with onboarding, and working in a clinical hospital environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with PTCB/NHA certification within 2 years and PA