Loading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signal

Pharmacy Technician

Quick overview

The Pharmacy Technician processes prescriptions and assists pharmacists in the technical distribution of medications to patients. Responsibilities include managing medication inventory, compounding products, and ensuring accurate labeling and dispensing.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with basic computer and math skills. A CPhT certification and one year of pharmacy technician experience are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateMath SkillsInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer SkillsControlled Substances Record KeepingMedication DistributionSterile CompoundingPrescription ProcessingPharmaceutical LabelingPharmacy AutomationNon-sterile Compounding

Job description

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.
Job Duties 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.

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Evening Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:30-11p; every third weekend; holiday rotation Department: 1004-09284 Pharmacy - CC Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Pharmacy Technician

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Job Description

More openings at Lehigh Valley Health Network

More district openings

Similar live jobs