Pharmacy Technician Lead

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Benefits for domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Lead to assist in leadership and manage pharmacy operations at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. This position requires supervising technicians and participating in patient care activities while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, are offered for both full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience is required.
• Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in patient/provider/customer care activities.
• Prepare and label medications appropriately.
• Manage inventory for medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Participate in the onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.
• Assist with operational activities within the pharmacy.
• Oversee quality improvement projects.

Skills

Acts decisively

Leads others

Knowledge of pharmaceutical names

Supervisory customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: The pharmacy technician lead is an assistant leadership role within Enterprise Pharmacy. The technician will have leadership over the technicians within their work area and be responsible for assisting with the management of staff and overseeing pharmacy operations.

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
• Oversee and assist with operational activities within the pharmacy such as, but not limited to: technician trainee education, technician scheduling and evaluation, oversight of inventory management, performance improvement or staff development plans
• Oversee and assist with quality improvement and other projects as directed by the pharmacy administrative team

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related work experience – Required
• Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)
• Skills: Acts decisively, leads others, knowledge of pharmaceutical names, supervisory customer service

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and benefits for domestic partners.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.