Pharmacy Technician - Operations Coordinator

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 Coordinates activity of pharmacy technicians, interns, and various operations of the pharmacy department along with the Pharmacy Leadership team. Develops, recommends, and executes process improvement initiatives. Coordinates annual flu campaign, scheduling, payroll adjustments, attendance tracking, and training. Job Duties

Fills medication orders from computer generated labels. Assists with the daily operations of the pharmacy. Collaborates with Pharmacy Systems Technician. Provides oversight of API and payroll. Assists employee with follow-up on payroll when discrepancies arise. Coordinates special events emergency drug supply. Coordinates and assigns all staff with floor inspections. Plans the flu procurement, storage, and return process for the annual flu season. Maintains nursing unit, "clinic", and event floor stock. Prepares schedules for technician staff across the network. Creates and maintains holiday schedule for technicians. Implements and/or participates in department quality improvement activities. Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED 1 year pharmacy or supervisory experience. Knowledge and ability to use any technology, equipment, or computers necessary for preparation and distribution of medications. Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, as well as pharmaceutical calculations. Experience with MS office (Word and Excel). CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 180 Days and RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree with a Healthcare focus. 5 years in hospital pharmacy environment. 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.

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: 1627 Chew St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Rotating schedule M-F 7am-6pm

Department: 1004-09257 LVPS 17th St - CC