Pharmacy Tech - Retail Pharmacy - Per Diem

Pharmacy Tech Specialty Pharmacy

Looking to start a career in pharmaceuticals or expand your pharmacy technician experience? Join Guthrie as a per diem Pharmacy Tech and receive on-the-job training in our retail pharmacy.

Shift:

• Flexible Per Diem

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.

Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Summary:

Assists pharmacists in the provision of pharmacy services.

Experience

• Experience in outpatient/retail pharmacy is helpful but not required.

Education

• Graduation from High School or a GED is required.
• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is desirable but not required.

Essential Functions

1. Assists in all aspects of accurately preparing prescriptions for dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
2. Processes prescriptions via computer system, and reviews third-party payer on-line adjudication.
3. Receives requests from patients via phone, e-mail, fax, in-person, and other means
4. Assists in performing inventory functions including stock replenishment and removing expired/recalled medications from the pharmacy shelves.
5. Handles questions pertaining to the operations of the pharmacy that do not require the professional expertise or judgment of a pharmacist.
6. Communicates to the pharmacists any information that is necessary for ensuring the effective operation of the Clinic Pharmacy.
7. Delivers prescriptions as needed to off-site locations in adjacent clinics or hospital. Operation of a Guthrie owned vehicle may be required for other local deliveries.
8. Perform any job duties assigned to the Pharmacy Cashiers.
9. Assists in all facets of regulatory compliance and performs duties according to policy and procedures of the department.

Other Duties

• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position

The pay range is $18.00 - 28.29/hour based on experience.