What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Pharmacy Technician functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and assists the pharmacist(s) with the completion of their responsibilities. This includes: the preparation of medication orders for review by the pharmacist; maintenance of adequate drug supplies in filling areas; and delivery of medications to patient care areas.
Important Job Details:
- Pharmacy Hours are Monday-Friday (9:00am - 7:00pm) Saturday/Sunday (9:00am - 2:00pm).
- Candidate must be available from 9:00am-7:00pm on Monday-Friday and every other weekend. Pharmacy is closed on HMH observed Holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Candidate must be available to work all other holidays.
- 8-20 plus total hours per week depending Pharmacy needs.
- This is a Retail Pharmacy open to the public and will involve handling cash, inventory, and pricing.
- The technician will be working mainly at the Eatontown Retail Pharmacy in the Health and Wellness Center, Riverview, and Jersey Shore Pharmacies. May require travel to our other pharmacies in the Region if needed.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Effective oral and written English communication.
- Strong ability to multitask.
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
- At least one year of pharmacy experience (outpatient or inpatient).
- Valid New Jersey Pharmacy Technician License.
- PTCB or ExCPT Certification Required within 6 months of start of employment with the following exceptions:
Hired prior to July 2024 or
Actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy / another allied health program
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.