Pharmacy Technician

Select Medical • Chester, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Pharmacy Technician at its Chester, New Jersey location. The role supports the daily operations of the pharmacy in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and is performed under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. The technician may work independently but does not provide direct patient care. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with rotating shifts of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and noon–8 p.m.; weekday and weekend shifts are included. Compensation is $22–$30, based on experience, plus shift differential.

The hospital provides rehabilitation care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The organization offers an extensive orientation program, generous paid time off, medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans, a company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• State registration or eligibility as required.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Registration Certificate as a Pharmacy Technician, as required by the state.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Complete pharmacy tasks and services and handle daily pharmacy operations in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Pick up drug orders at nursing stations and prepare medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift.
• Deliver appropriate quantities of medication to the correct patient areas.
• Assist with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications.
• Maintain pharmacy drugs in accordance with the Drug Formulary, including ordering, receiving, storing, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Monitor doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record.
• Maintain forms and reports necessary for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED