Geisinger·Lewistown, Pennsylvania
The pharmacy technician assists pharmacists by processing physician orders, preparing medications, and managing patient profiles. They are also responsible for inventory maintenance, handling sales transactions, and training new personnel.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office 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 outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern - Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Skills: Computer Literacy, Teamwork 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, 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related work experience. A valid Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician or Intern registration is required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, pharmacy roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, retail settings, and health systems that need licensed pharmacists who can step in quickly. These positions are competitive because employers often prioritize a valid Registered Pharmacist license, accredited pharmacy education, and any hospital exposure, even at the entry level. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to any inpatient or clinical experience.