RWJ Barnabas New Brunswick , NJ 08903
Posted 2 months ago
Job Overview:
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy practice and performs any duties required to provide and ensure good patient care and safety as requested. Follows workflow as appropriate,
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
Part-Time
16 hours per week
Essential Functions:
Responsible for all aspects of medication distribution
Refills unit-dose medication bins and delivers contents to nursing units
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
Maintenance of all automatic dispensing machines
Check for and removes expired medications from stock
Restocks code carts
Prepares and labels outpatient prescriptions
Prepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals
Sterile IV Admixture Service
Sterile and non-sterile product preparation
Performs required calculations for all aspects of medication dispensing and compounding
Using aseptic technique, prepares and labels all sterile products
Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following proper procedures
Delivers intravenous solutions to nursing units
Monitors IV schedules and unused IV solutions on select nursing units to increase efficiency and avoid waste
Using aseptic techniques and appropriate safety systems, prepares and labels chemotherapy. This function requires appropriate certification of a formal program
Performs quality assurance tests as assigned
Assists with orientation and training of new staff
Maintains competency required for current job
Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements
Attends staff meetings
Participates in orientation, education and training programs
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJ Barnabas