Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparation and filling of medications for inpatient and outpatient services. The role supports daily workflow and ensures availability of medications and tools for clinical teams.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, 2 years hospital pharmacy technician experience, and 1 year sterile compounding experience. Certification and state registration are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CPhT certification and be a registered pharmacy technician.
• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy technician experience and 1 year sterile compounding experience.
• Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and calculations; passing score on related exams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and filling of medications for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Replenish Pyxis machines and monitor refrigerator temperatures.
• Count, compound, and repack pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Dispense medications and restock inventory; ensure proper documentation of waste.

Skills

CPhT Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Calculations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pyxis Automation

IV Compounding

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Supports 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 records 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 and nursing units 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
• 2 years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience
• 1 year of sterile compounding experience
• Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and calculation of ratio and proportions. Passing score of 90% on calculation exam, aseptic preparation exam, safe handling of hazardous drugs and practicum
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

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

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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