Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized health system, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders. You will support inventory management, labeling, and customer needs while upholding safety and accuracy standards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, strong math skills, and basic computer proficiency. PA RPT certification is required upon hire; pharmacy automation knowledge is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills needed.

Aufgaben

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Adhere to pharmacy policies and regulations.
• Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure proper labeling, pharmacist review, and timely dispensing.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering restocks.
• Support orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician (PA)

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Jobbeschreibung

**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, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, and other pharmaceutical therapies. **Job Duties*** Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.* Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.* Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.* Assures 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 related to controlled substances and maintains all inventories.* 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* Able to work in a fast-paced environment.* Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.* Basic computer skills.* RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire **Preferred Qualifications*** 1 year pharmacy technician experience* Knowledge of inventory control.* Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.* Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation.* CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board **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.