Pharmacy Technician CertifiedReq #:0000154429

Category:Pharmacy

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Evening

Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

Department:Pharmacy

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the Registered Pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical, and manipulative tasks involved in dispensing, preparing, and distributing all medications and pharmaceutical products for all patient age groups (including geriatrics, and adult).

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Previous hospital central experience is desirable

• Associates degree preferred

• Prior pharmacy experience preferred

• Prior experience with dispensing in an institutional environment preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• State of New Jersey Pharmacy Technician, CPhT preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Scheduling Requirements:

• 3:00 pm 11:00 pm

• Alternating Weekends and Holidays

• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Assists in care and maintenance of departmental premises and equipment

• Communicates all discrepancies and information requested to a Registered Pharmacist

• Displays self initiative in anticipating and resolving daily work issues

• Files departmental records as appropriate

• Performs dosage calculations and labels appropriately

• Technician displays competency in maintaining, filing, troubleshooting, and running reports in Pyxis

• Under the direction of the Pharmacist, prepares medication for dispensing; maintains unit dose system; delivers drug orders; and maintains and demonstrates awareness of limitations of technicians

• Willingness and flexibility to work alternating and rotating work schedules on short notice

• Willingness to work with attention to detail with the realization that errors may have serious consequences.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$ 23.54Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer