Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Full Time
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage and dispensing of medications, chemicals, and related supplies. The Pharmacy Technician prepares medication orders, automated dispensing machines, delivers medications to the nursing units, and fills medication carts and other equipment. The Technician also performs routine clerical duties in support of operations. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Technician may prepare I.V., piggybacks and TPNs according to established policies and procedures. This position supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work, respect and cooperation. Outpatient: The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage and dispensing of medications, chemicals, and related supplies. The Pharmacy Technician screens prescriptions, interacts with patients and customers, performs prescription profile services, and prepares prescriptions to be dispensed. The Technician also performs routine clerical duties, and cashier functions in support of operations. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Technician may perform other dispensing duties according to established policies and procedures. This position supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work, respect and cooperation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Registration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within the first 6 months of employment.
- Good math skills required.
- Good customer service skills required.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Pharmacist with technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage and dispensing of medications, chemicals, and related supplies.
- Prepares medication orders and automated dispensing machines.
- Delivers medications to nursing units.
- Fills medication carts and other equipment.
- Performs routine clerical duties in support of operations.
- Prepares I.V., piggybacks and TPNs according to established policies and procedures (under supervision).
- Screens prescriptions (outpatient).
- Interacts with patients and customers (outpatient).
- Performs prescription profile services (outpatient).
- Prepares prescriptions to be dispensed (outpatient).
- Performs cashier functions (outpatient).
- Provides quality customer service.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts.
- Demonstrates a commitment to team work, respect and cooperation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
