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Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy systems for processing prescriptions and managing medication inventory while adhering to pharmacy policies and regulations. Capable of compounding pharmaceutical products and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT)Pharmacy Automation KnowledgeInventory ControlCompounding Sterile ProductsCustomer Service Skills
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Hard Skills
Medication Order ProcessingLabel PreparationQuantity CalculationPharmaceutical Stock ManagementControlled-Substance Record MaintenanceMath Skills for Medication MeasurementPrescription Order DispensingPharmacy Equipment CompetencyMedication Expiration MonitoringBasic Computer Skills
Soft Skills
OrganizationTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsAdaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentTraining and Orientation of New Colleagues
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)High School Diploma/GED
Industry Keywords
Pharmacy PoliciesDrug DistributionPharmaceutical TherapiesOver-the-Counter ProductsBrand Name/Generic Medications
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions
- Assist pharmacists with technical duties related to drug distribution
- Monitor medication inventory levels and place orders to restock
- Check pharmaceutical stock and expedite orders
- Read medication orders and prescriptions
- Prepare labels and calculate quantities
- Compound sterile and non-sterile products and other pharmaceutical therapies
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders
- Adhere to pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations
- Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently
- Ensure medications are properly labeled, pharmacist-checked, and dispensed promptly
- Prioritize workload, maintain organization, and coordinate activities with team members
- Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating
- Maintain controlled-substance records and inventories
- Communicate drug information requests to a pharmacist
- Demonstrate and maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties
- Answer phones and address customer needs
- Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues
- Maintain adequate inventory of prescription and over-the-counter products
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Preferred: 1 year pharmacy technician experience
- Knowledge of inventory control
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
- Knowledge and ability to use pharmacy automation
- Preferred: CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs
- Frequent sitting/standing
- Frequent keyboard use
- May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policy
- Day shift
- Variable work schedule