Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. The technician assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing drugs to patients, including checking stock and inventory levels, ordering supplies, reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products. The role supports pharmaceutical services, maintains medication inventory, and builds strong relationships with colleagues and customers. This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Cedar Crest location in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The work schedule is rotating: Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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) credential in Pennsylvania 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.
- Follow 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, stay organized, and coordinate activities with team members.
- Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating.
- Maintain controlled-substance records and inventories.
- Refer drug-information requests to a pharmacist.
- Maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
- Answer the phone and respond to customer needs promptly.
- 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, place and expedite orders, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
