Specialty Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Manahawkin, NJ

1d•$26

About The Position

The Specialty Pharmacy Technician I at Hackensack Meridian Health prepares sterile medications for patients safely and accurately, working with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals and following applicable regulatory requirements and USP <797> standards. The role includes sterile compounding, aseptic practices, equipment and cleanroom quality checks, inventory support, documentation, and medication distribution.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
At least 1 year of hospital or similar experience.
Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP <797> standards, and compounding equipment.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Proficiency with software and computer applications such as EPIC.
Strong knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
Pharmacy Technician License.
PTCB or ExCPT certification required within 180 days of employment, except for employees hired before January 2024 or those actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy or another allied health program.
Ability to lift at least 5 lbs., push and pull at least 5 lbs., and stand at least 4 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of sterile compounding experience.
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician.
NPTA Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare sterile medications, including non-hazardous IV admixtures and other sterile products, according to established protocols and USP <797> standards.
Maintain aseptic techniques throughout the compounding process to minimize contamination and protect patient safety.
Clean, test, and monitor compounding equipment, cleanrooms, and laminar airflow hoods.
Manage and monitor inventory of sterile compounding drugs and supplies, including appropriate storage, rotation, and restocking.
Maintain accurate records of compounding activities, including batch records, logs, quality control documentation, paperwork, and legal medication records.
Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient needs and timely medication delivery.
Follow safety protocols, use required personal protective equipment, and dispose of waste appropriately; report preventable hazards and unsafe practices.
Keep current with sterile compounding guidelines and practices through education and training.
Prepare uncomplicated and complicated non-hazardous parenteral mixtures in finished forms such as large-volume or small-volume preparations, infusion syringes, and infusion pumps.
Deliver controlled substances and other medications to nursing-unit automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) accurately and on time.
Prepare medications and load and unload them into ADCs using appropriate barcode scanning.
Fill controlled-substance orders and reconcile discrepancies daily.
Fill and dispense unit-dose, IV admixture, and/or chemotherapeutic medications under pharmacist direction.
Answer phones using established etiquette and direct calls to the appropriate personnel.
Assist licensed pharmacists with formulating, labeling, and dispensing medications and other healthcare products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Adhere to HMH organizational and managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.