Pharmacy Technician: IV Prep & Pyxis Specialist

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and dispensing under supervision of pharmacists. The role includes filling Pyxis machines, handling physician orders, and maintaining IV readiness.

Required are a High School Diploma/GED, NJ registration within 180 days of hire, PTCB certification within 12 months, and PA RPT registration upon hire. The position involves rotating shifts and weekend work as described.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New Jersey Pharmacist registration within 180 days of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) within 12 months or evidence of program completion.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares drug orders from physicians for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.
• Replenishes Pyxis machines and monitors refrigerator temperatures; documents corrective actions.
• Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas; restock inventory and department supplies.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Reviews and maintains required competencies and completes inspections as scheduled.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication dispensing

Aseptic technique

IV preparation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pyxis

IV equipment

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient medication preparation and dispensing under supervision of pharmacists. The role includes filling Pyxis machines, handling physician orders, and maintaining IV readiness.

Required are a High School Diploma/GED, NJ registration within 180 days of hire, PTCB certification within 12 months, and PA RPT registration upon hire. The position involves rotating shifts and weekend work as described.