Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a transitional role for individuals pursuing Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy. Under the direct and immediate personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the trainee will assist in various pharmacy activities, including medication preparation, inventory management, while simultaneously completing a Board-approved training program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to identify priorities and adjust work habits to address them.
• Interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) are required to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to keep accurate, orderly records.
• Proficiency in mathematics.
• RPTT - Registered Pharmacy Technician Trainee - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Within 2 Years

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Pharmacy experience.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of the healthcare system.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications under the direct oversight of a pharmacist.
• Performs data entry and prescription processing in accordance with state privacy and safety standards.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and assist with operating automation and/or restock and manage automated dispensing cabinets and floorstock.
• Assists with restocking, maintaining, and monitoring automated dispensing cabinets, as applicable.
• Assists with medication deliveries to patient care areas.
• Supports medication recalls, expired medication removal, and diversion prevention activities.
• Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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