Job Description:

Certified Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time Days)

Job ID

2020-87590

Department

Pharmacy - Inpatient

Site

Hackensack University Med Cntr

Job Location

US-NJ-Hackensack

Position Type

Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week

40

Shift

Day

Shift Hours

Day

Weekend Work

Every Third Weekend

On Call Work

No On-Call Required

Holiday Work

Every Other Holiday

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides technical support for the registered pharmacist in order to provide the pharmacist with sufficient time to focus on required functions. Responsibilities include the filling of orders and maintenance of appropriate supply levels in filling areas.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Prepares designated IV additive preparations using appropriate aseptic technique under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Prepares medication trays.
- Delivers or tubes (pneumatic tube system) medication to patient care areas in accordance with departmental policies.
- Delivers medication carts to patient care areas.
- Prepares medication orders under the oversight of a registered pharmacist.
- Assists the pharmacist in the maintenance of adequate drug supplies in filling areas and gives notification regarding the need to reorder supplies.
- Assures that the filling areas maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
- Refers requests for drug information to a registered pharmacist.
- Assists the pharmacist in maintaining the security of drug supplies.
- Provides appropriate documentation wherever and whenever required.
- Performs tasks associated with automated equipment and maintains appropriate records as designated.
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Hospital experience with knowledge of unit dose dispensing and IV admixtures
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Pharmacy Technician License.
- Valid Certification from PTCB or equivalent.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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