Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Rotating Shift - Jefferson Washington Township

jeffersonhealth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and dispensing.

The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and involves stacking, repackaging, IV preparation, Pyxis replenishment, and ensuring medications and tools are available for the clinical team. Responsibilities include accurate dispensing, inventory restock, documentation of waste, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
• New Jersey registration within 180 days of hire.
• PTCB certification within 12 months of hire or evidence of completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff per Jefferson values.
• Prepares drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines and monitors refrigerator temperatures with proper documentation.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals per established procedures.
• Dispenses medications and distributes to patient areas and restocks inventory.
• Performs billing/crediting functions to ensure proper billing and waste documentation.
• Picks up physician orders from team centers and supports pharmacists as needed.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas and restocks carts with sign-out documentation.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and transports them to nursing areas.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, automation and CAPS.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Tools

Pyxis

IV compounding

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition

1

Job Details

Every week the individual will work either one of the following shifts M-F: 530a-2p, 6a-230p, 7a-330p, 730a-4p, 1p-930p or 130p-10p.

They will also be required to work every third weekend on a similar shift as listed above and two holidays a year.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and the direct supervision by staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Support all department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that the proper medication and tools are available for the clinical team and patients.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.
• Replenishes all Pyxis machines. Monitors and record refrigerator temperatures when filling, and documents corrective action taken if needed. Informs Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas, Reorder and Restock of pharmacy inventory, Restock inventory in department an nursing unit and restocks returns, Evaluates stock for expired medications, Performs necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Performs various billing/ crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients to comply with hospital finance policies. Ensures proper documentation of waste.
• Picks up Physician orders from team centers on a regular basis, and additionally as required by the Pharmacist.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins and stock neatly, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Replenishes specialty and code carts. All restocking of carts is documented through the use of a sign out sheet, noting time, date, and items replaced.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and record IV refrigeration daily. Transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.
• Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly. All items are examined for expiration date, accurate storage, under proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat and security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Additional Qualifications

• New Jersey pharmacy technicians must obtain and maintain current registration from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of hire
• For All New Jersey Entities - All pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). All new hires must achieve this certification within 12 months of hire, or provide evidence of successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program. Technicians who are actively enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy are exempt from this requirement.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

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