Pharmacy Technician - Operations Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates pharmacy technician and intern activity and pharmacy department operations in partnership with the Pharmacy Leadership team. Develops, recommends, and executes process improvement initiatives. Coordinates the annual flu campaign, staff scheduling, payroll adjustments, attendance tracking, and training. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street, with a rotating Monday–Friday schedule between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of pharmacy or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the technology, equipment, or computers necessary for medication preparation and distribution.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• CPhT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 180 days.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) in Pennsylvania upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree with a healthcare focus.
• Five years of experience in a hospital pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders from computer-generated labels.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and collaborate with the Pharmacy Systems Technician.
• Provide oversight of API and payroll, and assist employees with payroll follow-up when discrepancies arise.
• Coordinate special events emergency drug supply.
• Coordinate and assign staff to floor inspections.
• Plan the procurement, storage, and return process for the annual flu season.
• Maintain nursing unit, clinic, and event floor stock.
• Prepare technician staff schedules across the network and create and maintain the technicians’ holiday schedule.
• Implement and/or participate in department quality improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED