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    Lehigh Valley Health Network

    Healthcare

    Pharmacy Technician

    Allentown- 1202 Cedar Crest, United StatesPosted 2mo ago
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    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.

    "This position represents multiple openings. Recruiters may contact you regarding this or other roles that match your qualifications, experience, and education."

    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.
    • 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.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • 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.
    • Registered Pharmacy Technician – State of Pennsylvania.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 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

    Physical Demands
    Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
    Job Description 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.

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    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:

    Day Shift

    Address:

    1202 S Cedar Crest Blvd

    Primary Location:

    Allentown- 1202 Cedar Crest

    Position Type:

    Onsite

    Union:

    Not Applicable

    Work Schedule:

    Variable

    Department:

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Lehigh Valley Health Network

    Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering an exceptional health care experience. They are a leading health network providing advanced medical services and opportunities for professional growth.

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