Pharmacy Technician Trainee
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 assists with pharmacy activities such as medication preparation and inventory management while completing a Board-approved training program. The role supports medication preparation and distribution, prescription processing, pharmacy inventory, automated dispensing cabinet management, medication deliveries, and medication safety activities. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Cedar Crest location in Allentown, with a rotating schedule Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to identify priorities and adjust work habits to address them.
- Written and oral interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Organizational skills and ability to keep accurate, orderly records.
- Proficiency in mathematics.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician Trainee (RPTT) credential with the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) credential with the State of Pennsylvania within 2 years.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
- Frequent to continuous standing and walking.
Nice To Haves
- One year of pharmacy experience.
- Working knowledge of common software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of the healthcare system.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of medications under the direct oversight of a pharmacist.
- Perform data entry and prescription processing in accordance with state privacy and safety standards.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory and assist with operating automation and/or restocking and managing automated dispensing cabinets and floor stock.
- Assist with restocking, maintaining, and monitoring automated dispensing cabinets, as applicable.
- Assist with medication deliveries to patient care areas.
- Support medication recalls, expired medication removal, and diversion prevention activities.
- Adhere to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
