Pharmacy Technician Certified

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, and performs routine duties. The Pharmacy Technician is required to round on the nursing units, deliver medication, refill pyxis machines, and complete unit inspections as assigned. The Pharmacy Technician also answers the phones and helps with inquires.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Board of Pharmacy PTCB

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Required to be registered with the State of New Jersey at time of hire; Certification approved by New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working: Monday-Friday 3-11PM
• Rotating 3-11PM every other weekend
• Rotating to cover the overnight shift
• FT role, shift differentials for evening and night are provided

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone by the third ring Identifies self and department and asks to assist the caller
• Takes accurate complete messages
• Customer Satisfaction
• Maintains cleanliness orderliness of the department
• Follows procedure for correcting problems with computers, fax machines, translogic and other automated devices
• Performs rounds for delivery of medications or ancillary products as assigned
• Inventory Control
• Restocks pharmacy dispensing area and supplies
• Replenishes floor stock for patient care areas and ancillary departments as received
• Processes emergency drug containers
• Accurately documents dispensing of controlled substances following department policy
• Inspects all inventory for expiration dates and proper storage
• Under direct supervision of pharmacist aids in non-interpretive pharmacy functions such as counting packaging labeling and filling medication orders
• Files delivers charges and credits patient medications as assigned
• Aids in non-interpretive admixture functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Routinely and promptly expedites delivery of patient medication via translogic
• Knowledge of appropriate drug dosages for all age groups under direction of pharmacist
• Medical healthcare error reporting
• Safe storage and monitoring of use of narcotics
• Safe storage of paralytic agents
• Double check system for IV admixtures
• Stocking and quality control for automatic dispensing machines

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Note:

The first-round interview for this position is a digital, on-demand interview through the HireVue platform. Click the hyperlinks here to learn more about the RWJBarnabas Health hiring process and digital, on-demand interviews. While there is no deadline, we strongly recommend completing the interview as soon as possible after receiving an invitation. Things move quickly and we may on occasion close applications earlier than anticipated due to large candidate numbers. We don t want to miss meeting you for a great opportunity! Be sure to check your spam and junk folders in email as well!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.