Pharmacy Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information to process prescriptions. Assists the pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the distribution of drugs to patients. Monitors medication inventory levels and places orders to restock. Develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers. Supports pharmacological services by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, placing and expediting orders, reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, and other pharmaceutical therapies.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

1 year pharmacy technician experience
Knowledge of inventory control.
Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation.
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
Assures all medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner
Prioritizes workload, maintains organization, and coordinates activities with other team members.
Monitors medication expiration dates and ensures no expired medications are in circulation.
Complies with all record keeping related to controlled substances and maintains all inventories.
Communicates all drug information requests to a pharmacist.
Demonstrates and maintains competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
Answers the phone and attends to customer needs in a timely manner.
Assists with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
Maintains adequate inventory of prescription and/or over the counter products in the designated areas.