Pharmacy IV Room Coordinator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support IV room operations, manage 503B inventory and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple sites. The role requires sterile compounding expertise, coordination of IV room scheduling, and collaboration with the IV team and Omnicell systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality reports, assisting with floor inspections, and participating in drug shortage meetings while supporting training and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent pharmacy experience.
• 7 years of sterile compounding experience with USP 797/800.
• CSPT certification expected within 180 days of hire.
• RPT license active in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage IV room inventory (main & pediatric) and 503B orders.
• Maintain quality reports and monitor SDS inventory across sites.
• Schedule IV room activities, assist with floor inspections, and support training.
• Collaborate with Omnicell systems and pharmacy leadership on inventory control.
• Represent IV room in drug shortage meetings and coordinate with IV team.
• Support compliance and lead technician in daily operations.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in pharmacy

CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Tools

Omnicell

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

Supports the coordination of IV operations, including but not limited to the following: coordination and management of all inventory used in the cleanroom operations for the Main pharmacy and the Peds pharmacy satellite in support of the buyers; Environmental monitoring for all sites; all 503B inventory management and ordering including obtaining all appropriate quality reports and maintain quality profiles for all 503B sources; coordination with SDS for inventory management of CRRT bags and other IV fluids and supplies; coordination of IV room huddles at 0600 as needed; IV room representative on all drug shortage meetings; MSU TPA and KCentra training as requested; IV room scheduling in coordination with the pharmacy coordinator and Lead Compliance technician which includes the scheduling of Floor inspections; collaboration with Pharmacy Systems coordinator for Omnicell ; and collaborate with manager and Compliance Lead technician for all issues related to the IV room as required. IV room staffing and coverage for the IV Lead technician position will be required when needed.

Job Duties

• Manages the IV room medication inventory (Peds RX, main RX) including but limited to SDS ordering, communication of ordering with Inventory coordinators.
• Effectively communicates wholesaler inventory needs to the Inventory Coordinators to ensure/maintain adequate supply of appropriate IV room inventory including supplies as well as medications.
• Responsible for all 503B ordering and inventory management.
• This also includes maintaining appropriate quality reports as required.
• Fills medication orders from computer generated labels.
• Assists with daily operations of the main pharmacy IV room as required/.
• Collaborates Systems Coordinator as needed for Omnicell issues and inventory management.
• Assists Pharmacy coordinator for IV room scheduling including but not limited to PTO, sick/call outs, Floor inspections and Other IV room responsibilities.
• Represents the IV room at all drug shortage meetings and communicates any IV room needs to the IV team.
• Collaborates closely with IV Team Lead technician and Pharmacy Operations manager to include but is not limited to coordination of staff training, competency assessments, Inventory management, technology/software issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in pharmacy
• 7 years of sterile compounding experience in drug preparation (includes USP 797 and USP 800 regulations)
• CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Within 180 Days
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of sterile compounding experience in drug preparation (includes USP 797 and USP 800 regulations)
• Working knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 regulations and has an understanding of sterile compounding best practices
• Working knowledge of inventory systems used within the department
• Leadership skills

Additional Qualifications and 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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6 AM - 230 PM, no weekend or holiday requirement

Department: 1004-09284 Pharmacy - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network 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. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. 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.