Pharmacy Technician

Req #: 0000176379

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Location:

Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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:

• Previous experience in a pharmacy

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered with the State of New Jersey at time of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9PM-7AM
• 8 days on, 6 days off
• FT role, shift differentials for evening and night are provided

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone by the third ring Identifies self and department and asks to assist the caller
• Takes accurate complete messages
• Ensures Customer Satisfaction
• Maintains cleanliness 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
• Conducts 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 dispensing of controlled substances following department policy
• Inspects all inventory for expiration dates and proper storage
• Under direct supervision of 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 direction of pharmacist
• Completes medical healthcare error reporting
• Ensures safe storage and monitoring of use of narcotics
• Ensures safe storage of paralytic agents
• Double checks system for IV admixtures
• Conducts 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.

• 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:

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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

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