Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Easton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. The role assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing medications to patients, including reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, and supporting other pharmaceutical therapies. The technician monitors medication inventory, checks stock levels, places and expedites restocking orders, and develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Easton location and works a day shift with variable hours. It includes frequent sitting and standing, frequent keyboard use, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Patient-care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required for their role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
Basic computer skills.
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) – State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of pharmacy technician experience.
Knowledge of inventory control.
Knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
Knowledge of and ability to use pharmacy automation.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
Adhere to pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
Ensure medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
Prioritize workload, maintain organization, and coordinate activities with other team members.
Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure expired medications are not in circulation.
Comply with controlled-substance record-keeping requirements and maintain inventories.
Refer drug information requests to a pharmacist.
Demonstrate and maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
Answer the phone and attend to customer needs in a timely manner.
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, determine inventory levels, and place or expedite orders to restock.
Read medication orders and prescriptions, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products.