Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Jobtailor

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 59,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding, inventory management, and accurate dispensing in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with pharmacists to process prescriptions, prepare sterile and non-sterile products, and ensure USP 797/800 compliance while maintaining inventory integrity and high customer service standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
Basic computer skills.
CPhT certification upon hire.
RPT certification upon hire.
Preferred: 5 years sterile compounding experience.
Preferred: knowledge of inventory control.
Preferred: knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
Preferred: knowledge of pharmacy automation.
Preferred: CSPT certification upon hire.
Lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting/standing and keyboard use.
Patient care providers may be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Responsibilities

Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
Monitor medication inventory levels and place or expedite restocking orders.
Read medication orders and prescriptions, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products.
Ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800.
Apply USP 71/797/800 knowledge to troubleshoot questions and problems.
Use aseptic technique and appropriate garbing.
Clean and maintain sterile compounding areas.
Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
Ensure medications are labeled, pharmacist-checked, and dispensed timely.
Prioritize workload and coordinate activities with team members.
Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating.
Maintain controlled-substance and other required records.
Communicate drug information requests to a pharmacist.
Maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
Answer phones and attend to customer needs.
Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
Maintain adequate prescription and over-the-counter product inventory.

Skills

Sterile Compounding

Aseptic Technique

Math Skills

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

Pharmacy Equipment

Inventory Control Systems

Job description

Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders

Monitor medication inventory levels and place or expedite restocking orders

Read medication orders and prescriptions, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products

Ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800

Apply USP 71/797/800 knowledge to troubleshoot questions and problems

Use aseptic technique and appropriate garbing

Clean and maintain sterile compounding areas

Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently

Ensure medications are labeled, pharmacist-checked, and dispensed timely

Prioritize workload and coordinate activities with team members

Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating

Maintain controlled-substance and other required records

Communicate drug information requests to a pharmacist

Maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties

Answer phones and attend to customer needs

Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues

Maintain adequate prescription and over-the-counter product inventory

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

2 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications

Basic computer skills

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred: 5 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience

Preferred: Knowledge of inventory control

Preferred: Knowledge of brand name/generic medications

Preferred: Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation

Preferred: CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting/standing and keyboard use

Patient care providers may be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sterile compounding techniques, medication inventory management, and compliance with USP standards. Proficient in using pharmacy systems and equipment to ensure accurate prescription processing and patient care.

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