Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem- Anderson Campus)

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in medication delivery, manage inventory, and maintain records under pharmacist supervision. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some hospital pharmacy experience. The position involves various shifts, including weekends, and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least six months of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Fills medications and IV orders from computer-generated labels.
• Prepares parenteral and admixture orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintains narcotic inventory and performs medication area inspections.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which includes an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direction of a pharmacist, delivers medications, performs unit dose activities such as filling patient medication orders and cassettes, updates ADT, manages floor stock orders, outpatient prescriptions, performs routine medication area inspections, maintains records for controlled substances, and utilizes the pharmacy computer system. The technician also assumes IV/Admixture responsibilities, including labeling pre-mixed solutions, restocking and ordering solutions and supplies, preparing large and small volume parenterals, parenteral nutrition solutions, irrigations, anti-neoplastic solutions, and extemporaneous compounds. Performs administratively assigned duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fills medications and IV orders from computer-generated labels, updates patient cassette drawers, exchanges cassette drawers, delivers medications to and retrieves medications from patient care areas, or uses the pneumatic tube system when appropriate. Credits returned patient medications.
2. Answers telephone and manages visitor interactions appropriately. Involves other pharmacy staff when needed. Directs drug information questions to a pharmacist, communicates courteously and professionally, and relays pertinent information to the next shift.
3. Prepares prepackaged medications under pharmacist supervision, maintains logs, and completes tasks within the shift.
4. Prepares parenteral, admixture, anti-neoplastic, and Home IV Therapy orders, including extemporaneous compounds, under pharmacist supervision using proper aseptic technique. Maintains logs and completes tasks within the shift.
5. Keeps work area clean, maintains appropriate stock levels, and ensures a tidy workspace.
6. Reviews, fills, delivers nursing floor stock and controlled substances; performs medication area inspections; prepares outpatient prescriptions according to laws; maintains narcotic inventory in the CD Module, restocks, and processes returns.
7. Delivers or retrieves medications as deemed necessary by the supervising pharmacist.
8. Performs activities related to the Transitional Care Unit (TCU), including filling medication orders and cassettes, and crediting medications.
9. Completes and maintains IV/Admixtures lab and departmental competencies.
10. Uses effective interpersonal communication skills while maintaining confidentiality and addressing staff and patients in a professional manner.
11. Performs routine activities with minimal supervision, offers help when needed, and participates in training new employees.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Walking and standing for up to eight hours daily, with continuous fingering, handling, grasping, and twisting. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, climbing stairs, and occasional pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds. Repetitive reaching, bending, crouching, and neck movements. Good hearing and vision are required for communication and task performance.

Education:

High school diploma with courses in math and science.

Training and Experience:

At least six months of hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Successful completion of on-the-job training in each department area within six months of employment.

Work Shift:

First, second, and third shifts as scheduled, including every third weekend.

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current address. Include employment history for the past seven years, and upload a current resume if available. Creating a profile after submitting your application is recommended. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.