Pharmacy Technician: Entry-Level Patient Care & Inventory

Geisinger Health; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to support medication delivery and inventory management. Responsibilities include assisting patient care, using the pharmacy computer system, labeling and preparing medications, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 2 years, per board requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate as Pharmacy Technician is not specified as required but mentioned for certification within 2 years.

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 a pharmacist.
• Prepare and label medications for distribution.
• Retrieve, review and manage inventory for medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy per policy.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Pharmaceutical names

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to support medication delivery and inventory management. Responsibilities include assisting patient care, using the pharmacy computer system, labeling and preparing medications, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 2 years, per board requirements.