Pharmacy Technician Team Lead

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support patient care, dispense medications, and maintain accurate pharmacy records in a clinical hospital setting.

The role includes inventory management, system use, onboarding new staff, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient medication distribution.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care.
• Prepare and label medications for distribution.
• Retrieve, review, and manage inventory for medications and supplies.
• Maintain pharmacy records and conduct housekeeping per policy.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Pharmacy systems

Inventory management

Record keeping

Staff onboarding & training

Housekeeping in pharmacy

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.