Pharmacy Technician III-Certified

Geisinger Health; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits start day one

Vision and dental benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Health in Muncy, PA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in patient care, medication preparation, and inventory management within a hospital pharmacy.

The role supports pharmacists, handles sterile and non-sterile products where applicable, and participates in onboarding new staff. Strong computer skills and regulatory knowledge are required, with PA certification as a technician. Immediate benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PTCB or NHA certification preferred/required.
• Registered as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Intern per PA Board rules.

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 medication and supply inventory.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping duties per hospital policies.
• Assist in onboarding and training of new staff.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products as needed.
• Support pharmacist to enable counseling and clinical interactions.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Healthcare Regulatory Environment

Pharmaceutical Names

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB/NHA Certification

Registered as Pharmacy Technician Trainee/Intern

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (GMCM)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

The technician works as an extension of the pharmacist, performing duties related to patient, provider, and customer care. The technician has more responsibility with care activities which may include (but not be limited to) sterile product preparation and performance of a majority of pharmacy technical operations.

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.

• In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Certified Pharmacy Technician:
• 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.

Work Environment

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:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

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.

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.