Specialty/Infusion Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PAOn-siteFull time
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Location
Bethlehem, PA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 21
2 days ago
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St. Luke's University Health Network

Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

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What you'll do

  • Assist the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy
  • Complete order entry, labeling and preparation and dispensing of medications
  • Fill medications from computer-generated labels
  • Compound medications following prescriptions issued by authorized practitioners
  • Prepare intravenous products and therapy services
  • Sanitize the IV room, equipment and hood
  • Take inventory, place orders, check in drugs and supplies, and stock shelves
  • Remove out-of-date items and maintain adequate pharmaceutical stock

What you need

  • High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree
  • Two years previous infusion or specialty pharmacy experience as a professional
  • Registered Pharmacy technicians must maintain active status through Board of Pharmacy in the state(s) they work in
  • PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration is required upon hire; register as Pharmacy Technician within 180 days
  • NJ: File the registration application within 10 days of hire and register with the state board within 180 days
  • PA State Registration as a Pharmacy Technician preferred upon hire
  • NJ State Registration as a Pharmacy Technician preferred upon hire

Key skills

aseptic techniquecommunicationfollow up skillsproblem-solvinguse of computersorder entrylabelingcompounds medicationspreparation of intravenous products

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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Under the direction of a pharmacist, the Specialty Pharmacy Technician performs prescription order entry and filling of specialty and infusion prescriptions. Manages ongoing specialty patient caseloads using organizational and follow up skills. Communicates and follows up with patients, referral sources and payers. Obtains insurance authorization as required. Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique. Utilizes the pharmacy computer system. Maintains accurate documentation records. Performs administratively assigned duties. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs job duties under the direction of the pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy. Demonstrates excellent communication and follow up skills. Communicates in a courteous and professional manner utilizing proper etiquette. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Effectively communicates with multiple professional disciplines, patients and third party payers as required. Consistently notifies patient and physician office staff of prescription status in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to analyze available facts and develop sound, effective problem-solving based on that information; ability to resolve issues in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Directs all pertinent information and all medication-related questions to a pharmacist. Functions well under pressure and/or high stress situations. Is capable of dealing with people under stress and offering assistance possible to ease the duress while coordinating for medications for the patient. Proficient in the use of computers. Accurately completes order entry, labeling and facilitates the preparation and dispensing of medications. Fills medications from computer-generated labels. Compounds medications following prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized practitioners. Demonstrates competence relating to pharmaceuticals in the setup and preparation of intravenous products and therapy services. Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels. Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood. Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory. Maintains adequate supply of drugs, supplies and other pharmaceutical stock. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Heavy Work Exertional activity: Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs; Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs; Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day. Nonexertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently; Handling (grasping) – required frequently; Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally. Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work. EDUCATION: High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree. Registered Pharmacy technicians must maintain active status through Board of Pharmacy in the state(s) they work in. PA: As of June 28, 2026, State Registration with PA Board of Pharmacy, as a Pharmacy Technician preferred upon hire. For new applicants, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee is required upon hired, must be board registered as Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire. Note: Pharmacy students registered as a Pharmacy Intern in PA do not need to also register as a Pharmacy Technician. NJ: State Registration with NJ Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred upon hire. For new applicants, registration application must be filed within 10 days of hire date, and the technician must be registered with the state board within 180 days of hire date. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two years previous infusion or specialty pharmacy experience as a professional. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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