Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Varied Shift - Jefferson Northeast
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works rotating shifts and covers all Jefferson Northeast locations. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, the technician assists with preparing and filling medications for inpatient and outpatient services. The role supports department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring medications and tools are available to the clinical team and patients. The technician prepares drug orders for pharmacist review and dispensing, manages medication distribution and inventory, replenishes Pyxis machines and specialty/code carts, and performs documentation, monitoring, billing, and crediting functions. The position also uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs, transports them to nursing floors, maintains required competencies, and helps keep work areas clean and organized. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) registration in Pennsylvania upon hire.
- For New Jersey pharmacy technicians, obtain and maintain current registration from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of hire.
- For New Jersey entities, obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification within 12 months of hire, or provide evidence of successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program; technicians actively enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy are exempt.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
- Frequent to continuous standing and walking.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Prepare physicians’ drug orders for review and dispensing by a registered pharmacist.
- Replenish Pyxis machines and specialty and code carts; document cart restocking on sign-out sheets.
- Monitor and record refrigerator temperatures and document corrective actions when needed; inform the Pharmacy Manager of ongoing issues.
- Count, compound, and repackage pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
- Dispense and distribute medications to patient areas; reorder and restock pharmacy and nursing-unit inventory, including returned stock.
- Evaluate inventory for expired medications and perform required monitoring and documentation.
- Perform billing and crediting functions to ensure proper billing of dispensed medications in accordance with hospital finance policies.
- Ensure proper documentation of medication waste.
- Pick up physicians’ orders from team centers regularly and as requested by a pharmacist.
- Perform light housekeeping, including organizing bins and stock, removing items from bulk storage and open boxes, dusting shelves, and keeping work areas clean.
- Use aseptic techniques to prepare IVs, record daily IV refrigeration, and transport IVs to nursing floors.
- Maintain competencies related to the IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation, and CAPS.
- Complete assigned inspections every other month and maintain department- and hospital-required competencies.
- Examine items for expiration dates and proper storage conditions, including light, refrigeration, heat, and security.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
