Pharmacy Technician Lead

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support patient care and medication distribution in a clinical setting. You will handle labeling, dispensing support, and use of the pharmacy computer system to enhance patient safety and service.

The role requires coordinating with healthcare teams, maintaining records, and participating in onboarding new staff to uphold quality standards in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated patient care and customer service skills.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate pharmacy records and labeling.
• Experience with inventory management and medication distribution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Prepare and label medications for distribution.
• Retrieve, review, and perform inventory management for medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Medication labeling

Record keeping

Staff training

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

• 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 at least a Certified Pharmacy Technician:

• 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.

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.