Hospital Pharmacy Tech: IV Prep, Pyxis & Patient Care

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Turnersville, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients, under supervision of staff pharmacists.

You will replenish Pyxis, monitor refrigerators, handle billing, orders, packaging, and IV preparation, while maintaining compliance with NJ and PA requirements, and participating in continuous training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician in PA upon hire.
• New Jersey registration within 180 days of hire.
• PTCB certification required within 12 months or proof of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors and staff consistent with Jefferson values.
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines; monitors refrigerator temperatures and documents actions.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Distributes medications to patient areas; restocks pharmacy inventory and nursing units; manages waste documentation.
• Picks up Physician orders from team centers and assists Pharmacist as required.
• Performs light housekeeping duties and keeps work areas neat and clean.
• Replenishes specialty and code carts with proper sign-out documentation.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and transports them to nursing floors.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.
• Reviews inspections every other month and maintains required competencies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Turnersville, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients, under supervision of staff pharmacists.

You will replenish Pyxis, monitor refrigerators, handle billing, orders, packaging, and IV preparation, while maintaining compliance with NJ and PA requirements, and participating in continuous training.