Pharmacy Technician - Operations Coordinator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown seeks a Pharmacy Operations Supervisor to coordinate pharmacy technicians and interns, working with the Pharmacy Leadership team to drive process improvements and oversee the flu campaign, scheduling, payroll adjustments, attendance tracking, and training.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPhT certification within 180 days of hire, PA RPT registration, and prior supervisory experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician in PA upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activity of pharmacy technicians, interns, and various operations of the pharmacy department.
• Develops, recommends, and executes process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates annual flu campaign, scheduling, payroll adjustments, attendance tracking, and training.
• Oversees API and payroll.
• Plans flu procurement, storage, and return process for flu season.
• Maintains nursing unit, clinic, and event floor stock.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmacy calculations

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Payroll systems

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

Coordinates activity of pharmacy technicians, interns, and various operations of the pharmacy department along with the Pharmacy Leadership team. Develops, recommends, and executes process improvement initiatives. Coordinates annual flu campaign, scheduling, payroll adjustments, attendance tracking, and training.

Job Duties

• Fills medication orders from computer generated labels.
• Assists with the daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Systems Technician.
• Provides oversight of API and payroll.
• Assists employee with follow-up on payroll when discrepancies arise.
• Coordinates special events emergency drug supply.
• Coordinates and assigns all staff with floor inspections.
• Plans the flu procurement, storage, and return process for the annual flu season.
• Maintains nursing unit, \"clinic\", and event floor stock.
• Prepares schedules for technician staff across the network.
• Creates and maintains holiday schedule for technicians.
• Implements and/or participates in department quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 1 year pharmacy or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and ability to use any technology, equipment, or computers necessary for preparation and distribution of medications.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, as well as pharmaceutical calculations.
• Experience with MS office (Word and Excel).
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 180 Days and RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with a Healthcare focus.
• 5 years in hospital pharmacy environment.

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: 2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p

Department: 1004-09253

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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.

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.