Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with em

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee discount program

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will assist in dispensing, stock automated dispensing cabinets, prepare IV admixtures, and ensure regulatory compliance across neonate to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include labeling, packaging, responding to STAT orders, and maintaining medication stock. Requires HS diploma and Pharmacy Technician license; hospital experience preferred and a sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification as required by state law.
• Preferred: Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV admixture.
• Preferred: Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Fill and label medication orders accurately with correct strength and quantity.
• Stock ADCs and maintain cabinet inventory.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures in line with policies.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and respond to requests.
• Maintain records for extemporaneous preparations and stock levels.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

IV admixture

Sterile products prep

Medication labeling

Stock management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including: purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions to all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner. Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner. Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately. Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records. Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins. Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas. Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications. Deliver medications to patient care areas. Attend to medication requests and phone calls. Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures (USPless than797> and USPless than800>). Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Required: Must be 18 years of age
Preferred: Hospital experience

Certifications:

Required: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.
Preferred: Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status