Pharmacy Transition of Care Navigator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support patients transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring continuity of care and optimized medication management. You will use pharmacy systems, assist pharmacists with drug dispensing, and strengthen patient relationships across care teams.

The role emphasizes discharging medications, coordinating bedside deliveries, and participating in post-discharge follow-up to reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPhT certification required on hire; RPT certification by hire.
• Able to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong math, counting, measuring, and weighing of medications.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Good time management, prioritization, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting a safe and effective patient discharge plan related to patient medications.
• Assures all medications are properly labeled, verified by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
• Document all transition-related activities in patient record.
• Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate the delivery of medications to the bedside.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care.
• Prioritizes workload, maintains organization, and coordinates activities with other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve medication order discrepancies.
• Communicate patient medication related questions or concerns to the pharmacist.
• Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring proper medication adherence.
• Assist in enrolling patients in pharmacy software system.
• Assist in reviewing coverage and affordability with patients and identifying payment options.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPhT Certification

RPT Certification

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support patients transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring continuity of care and optimized medication management. You will use pharmacy systems, assist pharmacists with drug dispensing, and strengthen patient relationships across care teams.

The role emphasizes discharging medications, coordinating bedside deliveries, and participating in post-discharge follow-up to reduce readmissions.