Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Location: Morristown, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time | 5 shifts per week (8 hours each)

Compensation: Up to $25/hour (based on experience)

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital-based pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have recent hospital pharmacy experience
, hold an active CPhT certification
, and be prepared to work an overnight schedule, following a 7-day-on / 7-day-off rotation. This role requires someone who is 100% committed and ready to start immediately.

• Filling Orders:
  Fills orders accurately and promptly for the pharmacist to check and dispense. Prepares extemporaneous preparations accurately. Routinely stocks all areas. Replenishes all carts, trays, boxes, and kits accurately. Legibly signs all paperwork associated with these processes. Note problems on patient profiles for the pharmacist to follow up on when necessary. Performs cart/bin exchanges, transferring bulk medications when necessary, returning unused/discontinued IVs/medications, checking dating on multiple dose medications, and replacing medications/supplies when needed.
• Distribution/Returns:
  Handles requests via phone, window, fax, and computer in a professional and timely manner. Distributes orders to the appropriate pharmacist for processing when necessary. Delivers medications to specified areas via the pneumatic tubes, hand-delivery, and courier to expedite services. Brings back and sorts returns from nursing stations.
• Teamwork:
  Supports the departmental goals as a team player by assisting staff members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities. Complies with departmental coverage guidelines. Actively supports the Atlantic Health strategic goals.
• Sterile Preparations:
  Prepares IVs aseptically and promptly, promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness. Reviews levels of batched IV medications, batches, documents all required information, and assures batches are checked and put away promptly. Checks rates and status of IVs and assists in the coordination of treatments and clearances to minimize waste and optimize treatment. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of IV equipment, sterile technique, total parenteral nutrition, and safe-handling of hazardous drugs, preparation, and precautions.
  
  Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
• Automated Dispensing Machine:
  Fills automated dispensing machines accurately and promptly. Fills stock outs, fixes failed drawers, and delivers discrepancy reports. Removes expired medications and records destruction. Reviews daily compare reports and processes reconciliation sheets in CII safe. Resolves daily problems with equipment and issues or escalates to the next level and follows up. Performs monthly inspections of the designated automated dispensing machine. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
• Repackaging/Inventory Control:
  Repackages oral medications accurately. Assures all products are bar-coded. Places ancillary labels on specified products when necessary. Checks expirations on all medications, pulls outdated products, and places them in a segregated area to be returned/destroyed. Retrieves recalled medications from all stock locations. Obtains medications when needed. Puts supplies away in appropriate locations. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with this process.
• Performance Improvement/Customer Satisfaction:
  Answers phones, windows, and doors promptly and courteously. Able to handle problems/issues independently. Participates in internal and external performance improvement and cost savings initiatives. Supports and actively participates in departmental and system initiatives. Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects, teams, and committees. Is professional and helpful to patients, coworkers, and allied health professionals. Works with the pharmacist to maintain workflow.

• Current active registration with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
• Recent Hospital pharmacy experience required
• Ability to work flexible shifts (days, evenings, and midnights)
• Weekend availability required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Must be reliable, professional, and ready to start ASAP

• Available for an overnight schedule working 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM, following a 7-day-on / 7-day-off rotation.
• The workweek begins on Thursday, with seven consecutive night shifts followed by seven days off.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.