Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, process prescriptions, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with USP 797/800 in a hospital environment.

You will work on-site at Lehigh Valley Hospital locations, assist with labeling, stock, and training, with day shift duties. Requires CPhT and RPT on hire, and familiarity with pharmacy automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
• Reliable in fast-paced settings and accurate with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains sterile compounding areas per USP 797/800.
• Checks medication orders and prescriptions and prepares labels.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates with team members.
• Familiar with controlled substances record keeping.
• Answers phones and assists customers promptly.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.
• Operates pharmacy equipment and ensures timely dispensing.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Education

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care 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
• 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.

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 will provide 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.

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Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: M-F varying shifts from 7am-4:30pm and Saturday rotation

Department: 1004-09285 Pharmacy Oncology - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.