Pharmacy Technician Certified

Pharmacy Technician Certified

Req #: 0000254188

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $24.86 - $30.84 per hour

Location:
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Certified

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000254188

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $24.86 - $30.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy

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:

• Position is every other weekend which could be either day shift or evening shift rotating,
  
  

• Standard hours are 15 hours every pay with option to work more if needed,

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 the cleanliness and 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 the dispensing of controlled substances following department policy

• Inspects all inventory for expiration dates and proper storage

• Under direct supervision of a 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 the direction of a pharmacist

• Medical healthcare error reporting

• Safe storage and monitoring of the 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.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer