Pharmacy Technician

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The primary purpose of the Pharmacy Technician position is to perform a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose medication distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing intravenous medication (including chemotherapy and hyper-alimentations) for the automated medication dispensing system, procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies, delivering supplies, and assisting the Senior Buyer in ordering, managing, and maintaining inventory.

• Selects the proper medication and/or accessory from stock to match the label generated and/or cart fill list, labels and prepares product in accordance with Pharmacy Practice standards and Hospital Policies and Procedures, and delivers all checked medications, including controlled substances, IVs, chemotherapy, leeches, floor stock, etc., to the respective area.
• Using an automated dispensing system printout, refills automated dispensing system Med Stations to prescribed par levels per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains and restocks individual filling stations and work areas, including all satellites, contributing to the maintenance of a fixed, minimal level of pharmacy inventory. Responsible for inventory control/purchasing activity as required.
• Compounds sterile products, including intravenous admixtures, total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, and miscellaneous products in accordance with proper aseptic technique, USP guidelines, and pharmacy department policies.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties and other related duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or GED certificate preferred; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to work the third (3rd) shift, 11:30 pm–8:00 am.

• Vacation Time Accrued
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position ranges between $21.88 and $23.06 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and the only state‑certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey. It trains the next generation of physicians and advances science and discovery while providing exceptional patient care.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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