Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Opportunity

Join our team in East Brunswick, NJ! We're looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support our clinical team in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality medication services. This role is primarily focused on inventory management and operational support within the pharmacy department.

Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs technical, non-judgmental aspects of medication distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $19.50 - $26.29 per hour

Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications

As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: Health, dental, and vision plans, Wellness program, Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities.

We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Mitigate inventory issues such as idle stock, outdates, and evaluate on-hand levels to ensure optimal inventory performance.
• Coordinate large buy-in recommendations based on usage trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate logs for temperature, protocol drugs, and patient assistance programs.
• Manage inventory documentation including quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.

Competencies:

• Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.
• Adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity.
• Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions, even under conditions of uncertainty.
• Work Commitment: Sets high performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Quality Commitment: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.

Physical Demands:

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to read and note appropriate measurements.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.