Pharmacy Technician II- per diem - Infusion

Geisinger; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician to join our clinical pharmacy team in a day shift environment. The role supports pharmacists by preparing patient-specific medications, coordinating with health professionals, and engaging with patients to gather information for optimal care.

The technician will assist with labeling, inventory management, record-keeping, onboarding of new staff, and direct patient interactions to ensure safe and accurate medication use.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy and familiarity with healthcare systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and terminology.
• Ability to work in a team to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in activities that do not require a pharmacist.
• Prepare and label medications for distribution.
• Manage inventory and retrieve medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping in compliance with policies.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new staff.
• Coordinate patient medication services with health professionals (in person or by phone).
• Gather information from patients for pharmacists to use in care decisions.
• Perform advanced technician duties.
• Work in a clinical environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare regulatory environment

Pharmaceutical names

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification requirements (PTCB/NHA)

Job description

Location: 620 Baltimore Drive Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

The pharmacy technician works as an extension of the pharmacist, performing duties related to patient, provider, and customer care. The technician is a certified technician who has more responsibility with care activities which include (but not limited to) preparing patient specific medications for distribution, interacting with non-pharmacist health professionals to coordinate patient medication services, and interacting with patients to collect information for pharmacists.

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.
• 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
• 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)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Pharmacy Technician - 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.

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.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

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

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmatively action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.