Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Certified IV Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy Oncology - CC unit on a full-time day shift in Allentown, PA. The role supports pharmacists with sterile compounding, dispensing, and inventory management while ensuring USP compliance and patient safety.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficient handling of medications in a busy hospital environment. Strong math skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
• CPhT certification and PA RPT registration upon hire.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions.
• Adhere to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain sterile compounding areas per USP 797/800 and ensure proper garbing.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and restock pharmaceutical stocks.
• Communicate drug information and train new staff as needed.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Math skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT Certification

PA RPT Registration

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Basic computer skills

Job description

# Certified IV Pharmacy TechnicianFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentPharmacy Oncology - CCShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday-Friday; 7:30-4pm or 8-4:30, rotating Saturday every 6 weeks 7am-3pm, no holidaysApply NowJob IDwd-JR138268PostedJuly 30, 2026# Certified IV Pharmacy TechnicianApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **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 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and* RPT - Registered 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 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire **Additional Qualifications** **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. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.