Pharmacy Technician - Call Center

Geisinger Clinic; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic has a remote pharmacy technician position focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The role supports basic patient and provider interactions through messaging and care activities, with duties including labeling, dispensing preparation, and system-based patient care assistance.

The role is entry-level, requiring a high school diploma or GED, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National board certification within two years. Full-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy and familiarity with clinical workflows are required.
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory environment is expected.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical names helps accurate dispensing.

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 Regulatory Environment

Pharmaceutical Names

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

*PA Residents only*

The pharmacy technician works as an entry-level position focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The position has basic patient/provider service responsibilities through communication and message retrieval.

Job Duties

• 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.

Job Description

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA), Registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

Skills

• Computer Literacy
• Healthcare Regulatory Environment
• Pharmaceutical Names
• Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.