Pharmacy Technician

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental

Company-matching 401(k) retirement

Life and disability protection

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The role involves daily pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, with independence in routine tasks and no direct patient care.

Responsibilities include picking up drug orders, delivering medications, assisting with billing, maintaining the formulary, and ensuring narcotics control records are accurate. A HS diploma and state registration are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• State registration or eligibility of required.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Registration Certificate as a Pharmacy Technician required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pharmacy operations within established policies and guidelines.
• Work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and may work independently.
• Pick up drug orders at nursing stations and prepare medications under supervision.
• Deliver medications to correct patient areas and assist with billing and crediting of patient medications.
• Maintain formulary compliance, order, receive, store, and document paperwork.
• Monitor doses per MAR and narcotics control procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester NJ

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday rotating shifts 8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $22 - $30 (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• You will complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services, including being responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within the established policies and guidelines.
• You will work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, and you are able to work independently. You will not provide direct care to patients.
• Picking up drug orders at the nursing station(s) and preparing medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift.
• Delivering the appropriate quantities of the medication to the correct patient area(s).
• Assisting with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications.
• Maintaining drugs in the pharmacy in accordance with the Drug Formulary, to include ordering, receiving, storing, and filling out all necessary paperwork.
• Monitoring doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record.
• Maintaining all forms and reports necessary for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• State registration or eligibility of required
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Registration Certificate as a Pharmacy Technician required by the State

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two year's experience as a Pharmacy Technician