Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and CPhT certification along with 2 years of sterile compounding experience.

The role includes responsibilities such as monitoring medication inventory, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, and providing customer support. The position is onsite and operates during day shifts, offering a dynamic work environment in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 2 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
• Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Monitors medication expiration dates and ensures no expired medications are in circulation.

Skills

Sterile compounding experience

Good math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Summary

Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information to process prescriptions. Assists the pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the distribution of drugs to patients. Monitors medication inventory levels and places orders to restock. Develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers. Supports pharmacological services by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, placing and expediting orders, reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products and other pharmaceutical therapies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800.

Job Duties

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Models good aseptic technique and appropriate garbing.
• Ensures cleaning and maintenance of sterile compounding areas per USP 797 and USP 800.
• Applies knowledge of USP 71/797/800 to troubleshoot questions and problems.
• Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures all medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes workload, maintains organization, and coordinates activities with other team members.
• Monitors medication expiration dates and ensures no expired medications are in circulation.
• Complies with all record keeping including controlled substances.
• Communicates all drug information requests to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
• Answers the phone and attends to customer needs in a timely manner.
• Assists with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
• Maintains adequate inventory of prescription and/or over‑the‑counter products in the designated areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years Sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
• Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation.
• CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania upon hire.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

M-F, 7am-3pm, 7:30am-3:30pm, 8am-4pm

Department

1004-09285 Pharmacy Oncology - CC

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.