Specialty Pharmacy Tech I — Sterile Compounding

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I to join our team in New Jersey. The role focuses on safe, accurate preparation of sterile medications for patients under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of hospital experience, and a pharmacy technician license with licensure/certifications within 180 days. EPIC experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on aseptic technique and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP standards, and compounding equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency in using software and computer applications such as EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications following established protocols and USP standards.
• Maintain aseptic techniques throughout the compounding process to minimize contamination.
• Conduct routine cleaning, testing, and monitoring of compounding equipment and cleanrooms.
• Manage and monitor inventory of sterile compounding drugs and supplies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of compounding activities including batch records.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
• Adhere to safety protocols, PPE use, and waste disposal.
• Stay current with industry guidelines and best practices related to sterile compounding.
• Prepare parenteral mixtures in finished forms as required.
• Deliver medications to nursing units' ADCs with barcode scanning.
• Support drug inventory rotation and restocking.
• Answer phones and direct calls to proper personnel.
• Fill and reconcile controlled substance orders daily.
• Dispense unit doses, IV admixtures, and chemotherapeutics under pharmacist direction.
• Maintain all relevant paperwork and records for medications prepared.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I to join our team in New Jersey. The role focuses on safe, accurate preparation of sterile medications for patients under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of hospital experience, and a pharmacy technician license with licensure/certifications within 180 days. EPIC experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on aseptic technique and compliance.