Pharmacy Technician Lead

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Collaborative work environment

Vision and dental coverage

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Lead to assist in managing pharmacy operations and leading the technician team. Responsibilities include patient care, inventory management, and the training of new staff. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The company offers comprehensive healthcare benefits and values a diverse workforce, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technicians in their work area.
• Participate in patient care activities.
• Manage pharmacy operations and support staff onboarding.

Skills

Leadership skills

Inventory management

Patient care

Training and onboarding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

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.

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 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 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 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affinity 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.