Pharmacy Tech I - Trinity

Carolinas Medical Center; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, 40-hour schedule with rotating AM/PM shifts and weekends as required. The pay range is $21.85 to $32.80 per hour, reflecting standard US hospital compensation.

Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution, labeling, and inventory control. Education requires a high school diploma or GED; certification (CPhT or ExCPT) must be obtained within 18 months of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy technician certification within 18 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs.
• Support medication distribution tasks and inventory control.
• Handle phone calls and route them with proper etiquette.
• Document required actions for controlled substances where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding per USP standards and sterile IV admixture as applicable.
• Ensure proper storage compliance and record patient admission histories.
• Assist with third-party billing and data entry as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT/ExCPT) within 18 months

Job description

Department: 38410 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pharmacy

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Rotating shifts
• Rotating weekends
• AM shifts: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM or 6:30 AM-3:00 PM
• PM shifts: 12:30 PM-9:00 PM, 1:30 PM-10:00 PM, or 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

M ust receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board ( CPhT ) or National Healthcareer Association ( ExCPT ) w ithin 18 months from start date , or sooner if in more stringent in state

Experience

No work experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.

Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.

Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.

Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is