Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Varied Shift - Jefferson Northeast
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works rotating shifts across Jefferson Northeast locations, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists. The role assists with preparing and filling medications for inpatient and outpatient services and supports department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring medications and tools are available to the clinical team and patients. The technician prepares medication orders for pharmacist review and dispensing, manages inventory and automated dispensing machines, performs medication distribution and documentation, and uses aseptic techniques to prepare and transport IV medications. The position also includes inspection and competency responsibilities, light housekeeping, and other related duties as assigned.
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, pharmacy technicians must 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.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
- Prepare physician drug orders for review and dispensing by a registered pharmacist.
- Replenish Pyxis machines; monitor and record refrigerator temperatures, document corrective actions, and 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, department, and nursing-unit inventory; restock returns; check inventory for expired medications; and perform required monitoring and documentation.
- Perform billing and crediting functions to ensure proper billing in accordance with hospital finance policies, and document medication waste.
- Pick up physician orders from team centers regularly and as requested by the pharmacist.
- Perform light housekeeping, including keeping bins, shelves, storage, and work areas neat and clean.
- Replenish specialty and code carts and document restocking on sign-out sheets with the time, date, and items replaced.
- Use aseptic techniques to prepare IVs, record IV refrigeration daily, 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 required department and hospital competencies; inspect items for expiration, accurate storage, and appropriate light, refrigeration, heat, and security conditions.
- 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
