Certified Pharmacy Tech I

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician. You will assist licensed pharmacists in medication management, ensure compliance with safety policies, and provide excellent service to patients and healthcare staff. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment dedicated to community care.

Qualifications

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately.
• Verify expiration dates on medications and manage inventory.
• Begin sterile compounding training under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service through interactions with healthcare staff.
• Ensure timely receipt and delivery of medication-related information.
• Participate in departmental meetings and educational sessions.

Skills

Customer Service

Typing

Pharmacy Calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

National Certification (PTCB or NHA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

35

Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, assists with the selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping, and financial reconciliation of medications dispensed to patients of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Adheres to ICARE and AIDET principles, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and staff, regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

1. Provide excellent customer service through interactions with doctors, nurses, and patients. Answer queries or direct calls appropriately. Process Epic messages accurately and timely. Consistently exhibit ICARE and AIDET principles.
2. Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and promptly, including filling medication bins, labels, restocking Pyxis stations, and ancillary departments.
3. Ensure timely receipt and delivery of medication-related information and products. Make rounds as needed. Properly distribute medications, including controlled substances and life-saving medications, and process ADT (Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers).
4. Participate in Process Improvement initiatives and comply with Infection Control and Safety policies to enhance patient care and outcomes.
5. Verify expiration dates on medications in Pyxis stations, rotate stock, and assist with monthly inventory cycle counts. Process returns after checking expiration dates.
6. Begin sterile compounding training, including medial fill and fingertip testing, under supervision, using aseptic techniques for medication compounding.
7. Prepare oral syringe medications for critically ill infants in the NICU where applicable.
8. Meet departmental inventory management goals using the inventory system effectively.
9. Participate in departmental meetings, educational sessions, and communication initiatives to support career development.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED
• Registered with the State Board where practicing
• National Certification (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license

Specialized Knowledge:

• Typing / Computer Keyboarding

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with MS Office
• Understanding of Metric System and Pharmacy Calculations
• IV Admixture Experience

Experience:

• Previous hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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