Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Mountainside, NJ Req #: 0000168723
Category: Pharmacy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Pharmacy
Location: Mountainside (MTN), 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Overview:

Assists pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy practice and performs any duties required to provide and ensure good patient care and safety as requested.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School/GED diploma within 6 months of hireMust be PTCB certified within 90 days and maintain PTCB certificationRegistration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician

Certifications and Licenses Required:

PTCB certification within 90 daysNJ Pharmacy Technician

Scheduling Requirements:

Per Diem

Essential Functions:

Places orders with suppliers, unpacks, verifies and puts away drug orders. Notes any discrepancies on the invoice, notifies the supplier, and indicates the resolution of the problemMaintains adequate drug inventory, supplies and restocks pharmacy picking stationsPackages and properly labels individual unit dose liquid and solid medications and documents such in the unit dosing systemCleans the compounding and packaging areas after useCleans medication drawers of discharged patients and performs other routine pharmacy housekeeping functionsRefills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)Collects and processes medication orders prior to distributionDelivers prepared medication to nursing units, as assignedPerforms necessary tasks related to patient transfer and discharge; record-keeping and transfer of medicationsDelivery of controlled substances to all hospital areasChecks for and removes expired medications from stockPrepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticalsAnswers and directs telephone calls and other inquiries including those from medical staff and nursing staff in a professional and courteous mannerDelivers intravenous solutions to nursing unitsPerforms quality assurance tasks as assignedAssists with orientation and training of new staffCompletes all competency/skills assessment requirementsAttends daily departmental huddlesParticipates in orientation, education and training programsAbility to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work scheduleIV Sterile Product Preparation (if applicable)Sterile product preparation utilizing sterile techniqueAppropriate labeling of sterile productsPerforms required calculations for all aspects of pediatric medication dispensing and compoundingMaintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following proper proceduresWorks as a team player and assists those in needEnhances team effectiveness through dependability. Arrives to work on time and is readyto begin dutiesAnticipates needs and is proactiveDemonstrate respect and appreciation for each person, regardless of that person s background, race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientationMaintains professional demeanor at all timesDresses in a professional manner (no jeans, shorts, tee shirts with logos, hats or earphones)Essential functions require the following as well as pressure to complete workload demands combined with the need to assure accuracy in every situation may create periods of stress:Walking and standing, particularly for sustained periods of timeLift, carry, push, pullBend/Stoop/KneelBalancing/Twisting/TurningLifting up to 25 lbsManual dexterity/wrist hand repetitions: Good manual and finger dexterity is needed.Good manual and finger dexterity is also needed for up to 90% of working time as muchTime may be spent using automated technology and computersVision/hearing/speaking: Must have good visual acuity and depth perception to operatethe computer system; speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position

Work Environment:

May be subjected to noise and disagreeable odorsMoving mechanical parts are found in the work environmentUniversal precautions must be followed when working in any clinical area and especially when entering patient care areasChemotherapy and hazardous medication preparation requires some exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and medications. Workers are exposed to chemical hazards and must use appropriate personal protective equipment as trainedSterile product/IV preparation exposes employee to clean needle stick injury

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

Retirement PlansDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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