Pharmacy Technician, Full-time
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician performs technical and clerical duties supporting the hospital-wide unit dose medication distribution system and intravenous admixture program. The role includes maintaining confidential reports; entering and retrieving data using the computer system; preparing intravenous medications, including chemotherapy and hyper-alimentations; filling automated medication dispensing systems with unit dose medications; procuring and filling pharmaceutical supply requests; and delivering supplies. The Pharmacy Technician also assists the Senior Buyer with ordering, managing, and maintaining inventory.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), or obtain certification within one year of hire.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Select medications and accessories from stock to match generated labels or cart fill lists; label and prepare products in accordance with Pharmacy Practice standards and hospital policies and procedures; and deliver checked medications, including controlled substances, IVs, chemotherapy, leeches, and floor stock, to the appropriate areas.
- Refill automated dispensing system Med Stations to prescribed par levels using system printouts and following departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain and restock individual filling stations, work areas, and satellites, and help maintain minimal pharmacy inventory levels.
- Perform inventory control and purchasing activities as needed to maintain appropriate departmental inventory levels.
- Compound sterile products, including intravenous admixtures, total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, and miscellaneous products, using proper aseptic technique and following USP <797> and <800> guidelines and pharmacy department policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the daily compounding and distribution of non-sterile products, following USP <795> guidelines, pharmacy policies and procedures, and patient care needs.
- Perform clerical duties and other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Accrued vacation time
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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