Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This transitional role is 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 position is based at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg and is onsite. The work schedule is per diem, with weekend and holiday rotation, on the day shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to identify priorities and adjust work habits to address them.
• Written and oral interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Organizational skills and the 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 two years.

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 in a manner consistent with the healthcare system’s values.
• Assist with 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 pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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