Pharmacy Technician I: Patient Care & Sterile Prep

Geisinger Health; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision

Dental

Domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in patient, provider, and customer care, including sterile product preparation and core pharmacy operations.

You will use the pharmacy computer system, assist with inventory, maintain records, and participate in onboarding new staff; a minimum of 1 year experience and PTCB certification are required.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required to operate the pharmacy computer system and manage records.
• Understanding healthcare regulatory environment is essential for compliant practice.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical names and product terminology is necessary.

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 Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in patient, provider, and customer care, including sterile product preparation and core pharmacy operations.

You will use the pharmacy computer system, assist with inventory, maintain records, and participate in onboarding new staff; a minimum of 1 year experience and PTCB certification are required.