Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing drugs to patients. Monitors medication inventory and places restocking orders, while building strong relationships with colleagues and customers. Supports pharmacy services by checking stock, placing and expediting orders, interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products and other pharmaceutical therapies. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to comply with USP 797 and USP 800. The role assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions, fills medication orders accurately and efficiently, and ensures medications are labeled, pharmacist-checked, and dispensed promptly. It includes maintaining sterile compounding areas and equipment, monitoring medication expiration dates and inventory, complying with record-keeping requirements including controlled substances, communicating drug-information requests to pharmacists, and providing timely customer service. The technician also helps orient and train new pharmacy colleagues. This is an onsite position at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown. The listed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a weekend rotation. The position is on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
Basic computer skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, required upon hire.
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) registration in Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
Frequent sitting and standing, and frequent keyboard use.

Nice To Haves

Five years of sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience.
Knowledge of inventory control.
Knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
Knowledge of and ability to use pharmacy automation.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
Follow pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
Use appropriate garbing and aseptic technique.
Clean and maintain sterile compounding areas in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800.
Apply knowledge of USP 71, USP 797, and USP 800 to troubleshoot questions and problems.
Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
Ensure medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
Prioritize workload, stay organized, and coordinate activities with team members.
Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating.
Complete required records, including controlled-substance records.
Refer drug-information requests to a pharmacist.
Maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
Answer phone calls and address customer needs promptly.
Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
Maintain adequate inventory of prescription and over-the-counter products in designated areas.
Check pharmaceutical stock, calculate quantities, prepare labels, compound sterile and non-sterile products, and place or expedite orders to restock inventory.