Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network
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 description
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.
- RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
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 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Requirements
- 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
- RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- 1 year pharmacy technician experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of inventory control (preferred)
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications (preferred)
- Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation (preferred)
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (preferred)
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.