Pharmacy Technician II - Advanced Patient Care

geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one (visi

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered care. You will prepare patient-specific medications for distribution, interact with patients and health professionals to coordinate medication services, and assist with medication-related tasks.

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. Certifications: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA certification, and Pennsylvania State Board registration as a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) and PA State Board registration are 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.
• Participate in direct communication with health professionals to coordinate patient medication services through face-to-face or telephonic interactions.
• Participate in direct communication with patients to gather information to be used by a pharmacist in patient care decisions
• Perform advanced technician duties

Job description

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered care. You will prepare patient-specific medications for distribution, interact with patients and health professionals to coordinate medication services, and assist with medication-related tasks.

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. Certifications: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA certification, and Pennsylvania State Board registration as a