Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital setting. The role includes dispensing prescriptions, assisting with IV medications, and maintaining accurate logs and billing in Cerner and Omnicell systems.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED. A Pharmacy Technician License must be obtained within 180 days of starting, and a Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician License required within 180 days of joining.
• Pharmacy technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses inpatient and outpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists in preparation of IV medications and maintains related records.
• Maintains billing and logs for Cerner, Omnicell, and ER/OR charges.
• Performs clerical duties including labeling and routine paperwork.
• Troubleshoots calls and supports pharmacists to obtain requested information.
• Complies with policies, safety standards, and organizational competencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician License within 180 days

Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred

Tools

Cerner

Omnicell

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.

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.

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.

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

• Pharmacy Technician License within 180 days of entering position.

Contacts

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Minimum rate of $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.

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.