Per Diem Technician Pharmacy

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and documenting workloads.

The role requires precise knowledge of drug names, dosages, dosage forms, and dosage calculations, and the ability to follow established procedures under supervision. This on-site position offers exposure to hospital pharmacy operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of drug names, dosages, dosage forms, and dosage calculation procedures.
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of medications in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain accurate drug inventory and patient records; complete required documentation of work.

Skills

Drug knowledge and calculations

Job description

Overview

Responsible for performing technical tasks involved with storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs. Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, maintaining patient records, and completing required documentation of work. Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and requires excellent knowledge of drug names, dosages, dosage forms, and the procedures for preparation and calculations of dosage forms.

Responsibilities

• Handle storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of medications in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain accurate drug inventory and patient records; complete required documentation of work.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of drug names, dosages, dosage forms, and dosage calculation procedures.
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and follow established procedures.