Pharmacy Technician

Overview

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician

Full Time Evening Shift Available * Hospital Experience Preferred * Current NJ Pharmacy Tech Lic. Required * CPCT Required

The Pharmacy Technician provides quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses and other health professionals in accordance with established professional standards. The Pharmacy Technician assists Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.

Responsibilities

Operational

• Prepares patient specific medications to be ready for dispensing in a timely and accurate manner within established department standards.
• Prepares and delivers medications for the automated dispensing cabinets and for the floor stock process.
• Consistently demonstrates good aseptic technique and prepares sterile preparations in a timely and accurate manner within the USP 797 and USP 800 requirements.
• Answers phones and delivers medications in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

Inventory Management / Repackaging

• Assists with the appropriate ordering and the rotation of medications to minimize carrying costs and unnecessary waste.
• Repackages and batches medication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Checks PAR levels and expiration dates of medications inside and outside of the department and provides the appropriate documentation.

Quality / Performance Improvement

• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department.
• Assists the Pharmacists, Lead Technician and Manager with operational needs and projects.

Regulatory / Professional Standards

• Complies with regulatory and professional standards.
• Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Pharmacy Technician License in the state of New Jersey

CPCT Certification Required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in Word® and Excel®