PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (PER DIEM)

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem) to join their team. This role involves dispensing prescriptions and assisting pharmacists with medication preparation under established guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably pharmacy tech certification, with attention to detail and organizational skills being crucial.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or equivalent programs required.
• Pharmacy technician certification preferred.
• Prior experience of one year in pharmacy practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Preparing IV medications and maintaining billing procedures.
• Performing basic courier functions for medication deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech Certification (preferred)

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Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-165105
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• StatusPer Diem
  
  

Overview

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.

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs specific duties in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals, in accordance to hospital policies and procedures, professional standards and state board of pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Dispenses inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, under the direction of a pharmacist, within the accuracy benchmark set forth for the pharmacy. Follows policies related to the dispensing of medication as per hospital, professional and regulatory standards
• Perform cassette fill for unit dose cassettes, and cassette exchanges, including cart fill lists, cart fill updates, related reports, in a timely manner, and within the accuracy benchmark, as set forth by the pharmacy.
• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation of IV medications, including label preparation, report processing, supply management and record keeping, within the accuracy benchmark, as set forth by the pharmacy. Follows USP 797 standards.
• Maintains timely billing through the procedures set forth for the Cerner system, Omnicell and the ER and OR charges. Maintains a monthly record of interdepartmental charges.
• Perform basic courier function for the pick-up and delivery of meds and supplies.
• Prepares individual unit dose packages under the direction of a pharmacist, as needed, with an accuracy of 100%.
• Receives and records patient¿s medications from home, following hospital policy, including recording, storage and destruction, with an accuracy rate of 99%.
• Operate various IT programs, including Cerner pharmacy system, Omnicell, and retail system with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare retail pharmacy prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintains all logs, as required, including, but not limited to the albumin log, IV log, etc.
• Assists the pharmacy management in the maintenance of adequate inventory levels and inventory control, including order receiving, processing, stocking, returns and inventory needs.
• Perform clerical function of pharmacy related duties, including typing, label preparation and routine paperwork.
• Trouble shoot phone calls in order to assist in ascertaining requested information, assisting the pharmacist and directing the calls to the appropriate resource.
• Contribute articles and/or information for the pharmacy newsletter.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation of chemotherapy prescriptions in accordance with department policies and procedures, and OSHA standards. Proper use of PPE must be used to reduce exposure to hazardous products.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• College, technical training, or pharmacy tech certification preferred.
• Prior experience of one year of pharmacy practice, preferably in hospital practice preferred.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• NJ Pharmacy Tech registration required within 180 days of job placement.
  
  

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation

Starting at $22.27 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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