Pharmacy Technician-PRN

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

About The Position

Accurately and promptly prepares and dispenses medications, including IV medications, under the pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. Compounds IV medications in a cleanroom environment according to USP 797 standards. Maintains patient medication profiles, ensures medications are properly charged and delivered, and functionally uses hospital information systems. The role also supports medication and supply operations by restocking automated dispensing devices and carousels, filling floor-stock requisitions, inspecting for expired medications, receiving and stocking wholesaler orders, and maintaining organized storage areas and appropriate replacement stock based on patient usage and par levels. The position is with Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit academic health system headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current New Jersey registration as a pharmacy technician, or eligibility to obtain it upon hire.
Register with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy during the first 10 days of employment.
Complete New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration and become an active registered Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
Completion of basic pharmaceutical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB).

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly prepare and dispense medications, including IV medications, under the pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with policy and regulation.
Compound IV medications in a cleanroom environment according to USP 797 standards.
Maintain patient medication profiles.
Ensure medications are properly charged and delivered.
Restock automated dispensing devices and carousels.
Fill floor-stock requisitions.
Inspect medications for expiration.
Answer phones to assist with dispensing questions.
Break down wholesaler orders, complete receipt documentation, and stock items in designated locations.
Maintain organized storage areas and the storeroom, and order replacement stock as required based on patient usage and par levels.
Functionally use hospital information systems.