Pharmacy Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; 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 Flexible Sp

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at RWJ Hamilton. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician will participate in medication reconciliation and support medication distribution across nursing units.

Responsibilities include processing orders, preparing prescriptions, maintaining dispensing machines, and ensuring accuracy in drug administration. High school diploma and English fluency are required, with PTCB certification due within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders prior to distribution.
• Distribute drugs to units and maintain dispensing machines.
• Remove expired medication from stock and restock carts.
• Prepare and label outpatient prescriptions and extemporaneously compounded non-sterile drugs.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products and perform dispensing/compounding calculations.
• Use aseptic techniques and maintain laminar airflow hood cleanliness.
• Monitor IV schedules and solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification within six months of hire

Job description

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Req #: 0000259521

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $28.41 per hour

Pharmacy Technician

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

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.

Pharmacy Technician, Certified – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will participate in the medication reconciliation process.

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 technician
• PTCB certification upon hire

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