Specialty Pharmacy Technician I - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I in New Jersey to support the safe and accurate preparation of sterile medications under pharmacist supervision. You will work with sterile compounding processes, adhere to USP <797> guidelines, and use EPIC to document medications.

A High School diploma and Pharmacy Technician license are required, with PTCB/ExCPT within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital or similar experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and USP <797> standards.
• Licenses/certifications: Pharmacy Technician License; PTCB or ExCPT within 180 days of start (with exceptions described).
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency with EPIC and pharmacy software.
• Knowledge of brand/generic medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications following aseptic techniques.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure safe compounding and accurate labeling.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and a sterile environment.
• Utilize EPIC for medication data entry and documentation.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

USP <797> standards

EPIC

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Knowledge of brand/generic medications

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

EPIC software

Sterile compounding equipment

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.

The Specialty Pharmacy Technician I at HMH plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and accurate preparation of sterile medications for patients. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide sterile compounding services while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital or similar experience
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP <797> 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.
• Strong knowledge of brand/generic medications.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of sterile compounding experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Pharmacy Technician License.
• PTCB or ExCPT Certification Required within 180 days of start of employment with the following exceptions:
  a. Hired prior to January 2024
  b. Actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy / another allied health program or hired before 1-1-24.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Cert Compounded Sterile Preparation Tech.
• NPTA Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech Certification.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day