Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions, and assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing drugs to patients. The role supports pharmaceutical services by checking stock and inventory levels, placing and expediting orders, interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products. The technician develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers and helps ensure medications are prepared and dispensed accurately, safely, and promptly. This is an onsite, per-diem position at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the stated work shift is day shift.
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) registration in Pennsylvania upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
- Frequent sitting and standing, and frequent keyboard use; patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.
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 ensure expired medications are not in circulation.
- Maintain records related to controlled substances and maintain inventories.
- Direct drug information requests to a pharmacist.
- Maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
- Answer phone calls and respond 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 and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders to restock.
- Read medication orders and prescriptions, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
