Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its team in Allentown, PA. In this entry-level role, the technician will support pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, maintaining medication inventories, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy policies. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate good math and computer skills in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitors medication expiration dates and ensures no expired medications are in circulation.

Skills

Good math skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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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.

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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.
  
  

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 - State of Pennsylvania
  
  

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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Req ID: wd-JR123376

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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