Pharmacy Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by preparing medication orders for review, maintaining drug supplies, and delivering medications to patient care areas.

The role requires a New Jersey Pharmacy Technician license, and PTCB or ExCPT certification within 6 months of starting employment, with exceptions for hires before July 2024 or those enrolled in ACPE programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Effective written and spoken English communication.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparation and review of medication orders.
• Maintain adequate drug supplies in filling areas.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Pharmacy Technician functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and assists the pharmacist(s) with the completion of their responsibilities. This includes: the preparation of medication orders for review by the pharmacist; maintenance of adequate drug supplies in filling areas; and delivery of medications to patient care areas.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Effective oral and written English communication.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• At least one year of pharmacy experience (outpatient or inpatient).

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid New Jersey Pharmacy Technician License.
• PTCB or ExCPT Certification Required within 6 months of start of employment with the following exceptions:
  Hired prior to July 2024 or
  Actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy / another allied health program

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.