Pharmacist Specialist PD

Job Title: Pharmacist Specialist PD

Location: Livingston Services Corp

Department Name: Specialty Pharmacy

Req #: 0000268601

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $84.46 - $84.46 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.

Pharmacy Technician Specialty - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacy Technician Specialty plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will participate in the medication reconciliation process.

A typical day for a Pharmacy Technician Specialty may include:

• Accessing the HER to view patients in the ED that will be admitted
• Interviewing the patient and/pr family member to obtain an accurate medication history.
• Reviewing external medication history, contacting the patients' retail pharmacy, or calling other physicians with the purpose of resolving any medication concerns.
• Updating the patient's home medication list in the HER.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families as well as working with the pharmacist when patients are currently on medication that are non-formulary.
• Making efforts to convert the patient to a formulary equivalent when possible.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
• You have knowledge of healthcare informatics that are vital for entry and documentation of patient activities in the pharmacy documentation database.
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment
• You work as a team player, and enhances team effectiveness through dependability.
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Pharmacy Technician Specialty opportunity:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One or more years of Pharmacy Experience
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification required within one year from date of hire.

Preferred, not required:

• Bachelolr's degree
• PTCB certification upon hire

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer