Specialty/Infusion Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Shimer (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with order entry, filling specialty and infusion prescriptions, and managing patient caseloads.

The role involves communicating with patients, referral sources, and payers, and obtaining insurance authorizations as required. Responsibilities include preparing sterile medications, using the pharmacy computer system, documenting accurately, and resolving issues under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PA Board of Pharmacy registration preferred upon hire; trainee registration required within 180 days.
• New Jersey registration with NJ Board of Pharmacy preferred; must be filed within 10 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in filling prescription items as allowed by state board.
• Perform order entry and labeling for medications.
• Communicate with patients, physicians and payers regarding prescription status.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in the pharmacy system.
• Prepare sterile medications using aseptic technique when required.
• Perform inventory, ordering, and stocking activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow-up skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA Board of Pharmacy registration

NJ Board of Pharmacy registration preferred

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

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 is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Under the direction of a pharmacist, the Specialty Pharmacy Technician performs prescription order entry and filling of specialty and infusion prescriptions. Manages ongoing specialty patient caseloads using organizational and follow up skills. Communicates and follows up with patients, referral sources and payers. Obtains insurance authorization as required. Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique. Utilizes the pharmacy computer system. Maintains accurate documentation records. Performs administratively assigned duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs job duties under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and follow up skills.
• Communicates in a courteous and professional manner utilizing proper etiquette.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effectively communicates with multiple professional disciplines, patients and third party payers as required.
• Consistently notifies patient and physician office staff of prescription status in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze available facts and develop sound, effective problem-solving based on that information; ability to resolve issues in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Directs all pertinent information and all medication-related questions to a pharmacist.
• Functions well under pressure and/or high stress situations.
• Is capable of dealing with people under stress and offering assistance possible to ease the duress while coordinating for medications for the patient.
• Proficient in the use of computers.
• Accurately completes order entry, labeling and facilitates the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Fills medications from computer-generated labels.
• Compounds medications following prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized practitioners.
• Demonstrates competence relating to pharmaceuticals in the setup and preparation of intravenous products and therapy services.
• Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
• Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Maintains adequate supply of drugs, supplies and other pharmaceutical stock.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Heavy Work Exertional activity: Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs; Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs; Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day.
• Nonexertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently; Handling (grasping) – required frequently; Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally.
• Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

Education

• High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree.
• Registered Pharmacy technicians must maintain active status through Board of Pharmacy in the state(s) they work in.
• PA: As of June 28, 2026, State Registration with PA Board of Pharmacy, as a Pharmacy Technician preferred upon hire. For new applicants, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee is required upon hired, must be board registered as Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
• Note: Pharmacy students registered as a Pharmacy Intern in PA do not need to also register as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NJ: State Registration with NJ Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred upon hire. For new applicants, registration application must be filed within 10 days of hire date, and the technician must be registered with the state board within 180 days of hire date.

Training and Experience

• Two years previous infusion or specialty pharmacy experience as a professional.

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

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.