Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy TechnicianLocation: Morristown, NJ Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 8p - 7a Must have previous experience within a hospital setting. 7 shifts on 7 shifts off Thursday start to the week, they will work 7 nights in a row starting then off for for 7 Pay Rate: $25/HR ON W2 Summary: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Fills orders accurately and promptly for the pharmacist to check and dispense.Prepares extemporaneous preparations accurately.Routinely stocks all areas and replenishes all carts, trays, boxes, and kits accurately.Legibly signs all paperwork associated with these processes.Notes problems on patient profiles for the pharmacist to follow up on when necessary.Performs cart/bin exchanges transferring bulk medications when necessary, returning unused/discontinued IVs/medications, checking dating on multiple dose medications, and replacing medications/supplies when needed.Handles requests via phone, window, fax, and computer in a professional and timely manner.Distributes orders to the appropriate pharmacist for processing when necessary.Delivers medications to specified areas via the pneumatic tubes, hand-delivery, and courier to expedite services.Brings back and sorts returns from nursing stations.Supports the departmental goals as a team player by assisting staff members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities.Complies with departmental coverage guidelines and actively supports the Atlantic Health strategic goals.Prepares IVs aseptically and in a timely manner promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness.Reviews levels of batched IV medications, batches, documents all required information, and assures batches are checked and put away promptly.Checks rates and status of IVs and assists in the coordination of treatments and clearances to minimize waste and optimize treatment.Demonstrates a strong knowledge of IV equipment, sterile technique, total parenteral nutrition, and safe-handling of hazardous drugs, preparation, and precautions.Fills automated dispensing machines accurately and promptly, fills stock outs, fixes failed drawers, and delivers discrepancy reports.Removes expired medications and records destruction.Reviews daily compare reports and processes reconciliation sheets in CII safe.Resolves daily problems with equipment and issues or escalates to the next level and follows up.Performs monthly inspections of designated automated dispensing machine.Repackages oral medications accurately and assures all products are bar-coded.Places ancillary labels on specified products when necessary.Checks expirations on all medications, pulls outdated products and places in a segregated area to be returned/destroyed.Retrieves recalled medications from all stock locations.Obtains medications when needed and puts supplies away in appropriate locations.Answers phones, window, and door promptly and in a courteous manner.Able to handle problems/issues independently and participates in internal and external performance improvement and cost savings initiatives.Supports and actively participates in departmental and system initiatives.Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects, teams, and committees.Is professional and helpful to patients, coworkers, and allied health professionals.Works with the pharmacist to maintain workflow.Required Skills:Must have previous experience within a hospital setting.Previous oncology/infusion center experience preferred.Certifications & Licenses:Pharmacy Technician Certificate