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University Hospital · 3 months ago

Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

US-NJ-Newark

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.38/hr - $22.38/hr

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, serving as the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. They are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform various technical and clerical duties for the medication distribution system and intravenous admixture program, while also managing inventory and compounding sterile products.

EducationHealth Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Selects the proper medication and/or accessory from stock necessary to match 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, but not limited to, controlled substances, IV’s, chemotherapy, leeches, floor stock, etc. to respective area

With the use of an automated dispensing system printout, refills automated dispensing system Med Stations to prescribed par levels as per departmental policies and procedures

Maintains and restocks individual filling stations and work areas, including all satellites while contributing to the maintenance of a fixed, minimal level of pharmacy inventory. Responsible for inventory control/purchasing activity as required to maintain departmental inventory at appropriate levels

Compounds sterile products, including intravenous admixtures, total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, and miscellaneous products in accordance with proper aseptic technique, USP <797>and <800>guidelines and the policies and procedures set by the pharmacy department

Responsible for the daily coordination of the compounding and distribution of non-sterile products, adhering to proper technique and procedures as established in USP <795>guidelines, Pharmacy policies and procedures and patient care needs

Performs a variety of clerical duties and other related duties as assigned

Qualification

National Pharmacy Technician CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianCompounding sterile productsInventory controlEnglish proficiency

Required

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 (1) year of date of hire

Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Ability to work the second (2nd) shift, 3:30pm-12am

Preferred

A High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred

Company

University Hospital

University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees.

Founded in 1882