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Geisinger
Pharmacy Technician- Specialty
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$39,366 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
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/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. 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 Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)