Pharmacy Technician

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000168723
Category: Pharmacy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Pharmacy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School/GED diploma within 6 months of hire
• Must be PTCB certified within 90 days and maintain PTCB certification
• Registration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy as a 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 problem
• Maintains adequate drug inventory, supplies and restocks pharmacy picking stations
• Packages and properly labels individual unit dose liquid and solid medications and documents such in the unit dosing system
• Cleans the compounding and packaging areas after use
• Cleans medication drawers of discharged patients and performs other routine pharmacy housekeeping functions
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)
• Collects and processes medication orders prior to distribution
• Delivers prepared medication to nursing units, as assigned
• Performs necessary tasks related to patient transfer and discharge; record-keeping and transfer of medications
• Delivery of controlled substances to all hospital areas
• Checks for and removes expired medications from stock
• Prepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals
• Answers and directs telephone calls and other inquiries including those from medical staff and nursing staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Delivers intravenous solutions to nursing units
• Performs quality assurance tasks as assigned
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements
• Attends daily departmental huddles
• Participates in orientation, education and training programs
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• IV Sterile Product Preparation (if applicable)
• Sterile product preparation utilizing sterile technique
• Appropriate labeling of sterile products
• Performs required calculations for all aspects of pediatric medication dispensing and compounding
• Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following proper procedures
• Works as a team player and assists those in need
• Enhances team effectiveness through dependability. Arrives to work on time and is readyto begin duties
• Anticipates needs and is proactive
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for each person, regardless of that person s background, race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times
• Dresses 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 time
• Lift, carry, push, pull
• Bend/Stoop/Kneel
• Balancing/Twisting/Turning
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Manual 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 much
• Time may be spent using automated technology and computers
• Vision/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

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.