Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, and behavioral health, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Pharmacy Technician provides technical support for the requested pharmacist in order to provide the pharmacist with sufficient time to focus on required functions. Responsibilities include the filling of orders and maintenance of appropriate supply levels in filling areas.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician at HMH/Carrier Clinic includes:

• Prepares designated IV additive preparations using appropriate aseptic technique under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Prepares medication trays
• Delivers or tubes (pneumatic tube system) medication to patient care areas in accordance with departmental policies
• Ensures security, property storage and delivery of all medications, supplies and orders
• Inspects and delivers medication carts to patient care areas
• Prepares medication orders under the oversight of a registered pharmacist
• Assists the pharmacist in the maintenance of adequate drug supplies in filling areas and gives notification regarding the need to reorder supplies
• Assures that the filling areas maintained in a neat and orderly manner
• Refers requests for drug information to a registered pharmacist and escalates calls to pharmacist as necessary
• Provides appropriate documentation wherever and whenever required
• Affixes labeling to ensure scanning and auxiliary labeling as appropriate
• Performs tasks associated with automated equipment and maintains appropriate records as designated
• Reviews and removes outdated medications
• Lifts a minimum of 5lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs., and stands for a minimum of 4 hours a day

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Hospital experience with knowledge of unit dose dispensing and IV additive mixtures.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Pharmacy Technician License