Pharmacy Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 34,949 - 43,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. This hourly, full-time role supports the Pharmacy department with medication dispensing, order processing, and sterile/non-sterile preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, fluent English, and complete PTCB certification within six months of hire. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• PTCB certification required within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and processing medication orders prior to distribution.
• Drug distribution: refilling unit-dose medication bins and delivering contents to nursing units.
• Maintenance of all automatic dispensing machines
• Removing expired medication from stock
• Restocking code carts
• Preparing and labeling outpatient prescriptions
• Preparing and labeling extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals
• Sterile and non-sterile product preparation
• Performing required calculations for all medication dispensing and compounding
• Using aseptic techniques
• Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following procedures
• Monitoring IV schedules and unused IV solutions on select nursing units to increase efficiency and avoiding waste

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

High School Diploma

PTCB certification within 6 months

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Req #: 0000257150

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $25.37 - $31.46 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000257150

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $25.37 - $31.46 per hour

Pharmacy Technician, - RWJBarnabas Health

A typical day for a Pharmacy Technician may include:

• Collecting and processing medication orders prior to distribution.
• Drug distribution: refilling unit-dose medication bins and delivering contents to nursing units.
• Maintenance of all automatic dispensing machines
• Removing expired medication from stock
• Restocking code carts
• Preparing and labeling outpatient prescriptions
• Preparing and labeling extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals
• Sterile and non-sterile product preparation
• Performing required calculations for all medication dispensing and compounding
• Using aseptic techniques
• Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following procedures
• Monitoring IV schedules and unused IV solutions on select nursing units to increase efficiency and avoiding waste

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working as a team player and assisting those in need
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• You utilize a proactive approach and anticipate needs
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for each person regardless of that person's background, race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Pharmacy Technician opportunity:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification required within six months of hire date.

Preferred, not required:

• Prior experience as a pharmacy technicianPTCB certification upon hire

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer