Overview

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 Clinical Pharmacy Technician plays an important role in protecting our patients from medication errors caused by inaccurate medication histories. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will function in the critical role of obtaining an accurate medication history. This will include interviewing patients, utilizing software and contacting their outpatient pharmacies/facilities. The home medication list compiled by the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will have any discrepancies reconciled by a registered pharmacist to ensure patient safety and optimize pharmacotherapy.

This is a temporary position as part of a pilot for the network that will run through the end of 2024 with potential for continued employment thereafter.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Emergency Department) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Obtains accurate medication histories from patients in the Emergency Department or inpatient units as necessary
2. Interviews patients/patient's caregivers to obtain most precise data about the patients medications and supplements (e.g. name of medication, dose, frequency, route, last dose taken, last time refilled)
3. Calls patient's outpatient pharmacy and or healthcare facility to obtain the best possible medication history (as above)
4. Utilizes electronic health record to collect patient related information and document work done as necessary
5. Communicates all medication discrepancies or complicated medication regimens to registered pharmacist
6. Utilizes available resources to communicate with a translator if necessary
7. Communicates with other healthcare professionals as necessary
8. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to all medication use and pharmacy policies and procedures. 
9. Performs other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.
10. If Outpatient Pharmacy Technician is qualified, enter prescriptions into the order entry system.
11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. At least one year of pharmacy experience (outpatient or inpatient) required.
3. Effective oral and written English communication.
4. Strong ability to multitask.
5. Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
6. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required:1. Pharmacy Technician License.
2. PTCB 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:1. PTCB Medication History Certification - uncertified candidates are strongly encouraged to pursue certification after employment If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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