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, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products and other pharmaceutical therapies. Demonstrates knowledge of environmental monitoring program, primary and secondary engineering controls. Has a thorough understanding of both USP 797 and USP 800 and ensures compliance with these guidelines.

Job Duties

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Models good aseptic technique and appropriate garbing.
• Ensures cleaning and maintenance of sterile compounding areas per USP 797 and USP 800.
• Ensures compliance to USP 71, USP 797 and USP 800 and other pertinent sterile compounding regulations including but not limited to hand hygiene, garbing, cleaning, and material transfer.
• Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• 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 including controlled substances,
• Communicates all drug information requests to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
• Assists with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
• Maintains adequate inventory of prescription and/or over the counter products in the designated areas.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to colleagues, patients and environment.
• Understands primary and secondary engineering controls and how they maintain an environment that support aseptic compounding.
• Understands environmental monitoring program and how to assist with excursions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.
• BCSCPT - Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties Upon Hire or
• CSPT - Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years sterile compounding pharmacy technician experience
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
• Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation.

Additional Qualifications

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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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

3780 Hecktown Rd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Varying shifts as needed with Holiday rotation.

Department:

1004-02033 Pharmacy - HO