Specialty Pharmacy Technician II - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician II to ensure safe and accurate preparation of sterile medications for patients. This role requires collaboration with pharmacists and adherence to strict regulatory guidelines, including hazardous drug handling.

The position emphasizes aseptic technique, compliance with USP <797> and <800>, and proficiency with CTSD devices and tubing for complex chemotherapy products. Training for hazardous drug compounding is available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of sterile compounding experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital or similar experience.
• Minimum 6 months of hazardous compounding experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP <797> and <800> standards, and compounding equipment.
• Experience using EPIC software.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician License

NHA CPT or ExCPT or PTCB Certification

Tools

EPIC

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 II at HMH will play 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.

*This position handles hazardous drugs; team member must be willing to be trained and work in sterile and hazardous drug compounding.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 2 years of sterile compounding experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital or similar experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of hazardous compounding experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP <797> and <800> standards, and compounding equipment.
• Experience in the utilization of CTSD devices and tubing to prepare complex chemotherapy products.
• 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 hazardous medications.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Pharmacy Technician License.
• NHA Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPT or ExCPT) or PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

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