Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • Saddle Brook, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a per diem Pharmacy Technician for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. The hospital provides care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The technician performs pharmacy tasks and services and is responsible for daily pharmacy operations under established policies and guidelines. The role works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and may work independently; it does not provide direct patient care.

The schedule is per diem, with shift hours varying between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and including weekday and weekend shifts. Compensation is $26.00 per hour plus shift differential. Per diem staff must work six shifts per six-week schedule, including at least three Saturday or Sunday shifts. The position is located at 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ.

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.
• Must be available to work six shifts per six-week schedule, including at least three weekend shifts on Saturdays or Sundays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services and manage 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.
• Order, receive, store, and fill out required paperwork for pharmacy drugs in accordance with the Drug Formulary.
• Monitor doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record.
• Maintain forms and reports required for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Benefits

• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan; part-time and per diem employees are eligible after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Orientation program to support transition into the setting.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED