Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000250484

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $28.41 - $28.41 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:

The Pharmacy Technician will support and assist the Pharmacist in all aspects of the medication use process within their scope. The Pharmacy Technician assists in providing safe and efficient medication management / patient care to patients, physicians, employees, and functions in an environment which requires teamwork and flexibility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• PTCB Certification 

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must possess pharmacy technician registration in the state of NJ with the Board of Pharmacy at hire if prior experience as technician
• Must obtain pharmacy technician registration in the state of NJ with the Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of employment if no prior technician experience 

Essential Functions:

• Taking responsibility within appropriate guidelines under the supervisor of the pharmacist for medication preparation and distribution duties, inclusive of fill medication orders

• Prepare premixed/frozen/mini bag plus IV products

• Refill floor stock and automated dispensing cabinets

• Perform inventory maintenance

• Unit inspections

• Order medications when appropriate

• Maintain cleanliness of the IV room

• Perform any other duties as required

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer