Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB) is seeking a pharmacy technician on the days shift. This entry‑level role focuses on medication delivery and inventory management with basic patient/provider service through message retrieval.

You will use the pharmacy computer system to support patient care, assist with orders, and help maintain accurate pharmacy records in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years of employment (PTCB or NHA).
• Registration or certification as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy Intern with the PA State Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient, provider, and customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in patient, provider, and 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 compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Pharmacy operations

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification within 2 years

State Board registration/certification

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Location and Shift

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB) – Days shift, United States of America. Weekly hours: 40. Regular employee, non‑exempt.

Job Summary

The pharmacy technician works as an entry‑level position focused on medication delivery and inventory management. The position has basic patient/provider service responsibilities through communication and message retrieval.

Job Duties

• Provide patient, provider, and customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in patient, provider, and 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 compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years of the date of employment (PTCB or NHA).
• Registration or certification as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy Intern with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are a proud 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. 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.