Pharmacy Technician

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$20.91 - $27.19

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Demonstrates the ability to prepare IV Admixtures according to policy. Demonstrates competency in using Pyxis 3000. Demonstrates the ability to accurately generate fill and interim lists in WORx. Demonstrates the ability to complete tasks associated with the employee prescription program. Demonstrates the ability to effectively use the WORX and HBOC systems. Demonstrates the ability to process and dispense individual medication orders. Handles controlled substances in accordance with New Jersey and Federal Laws. Demonstrates competency in performing purchasing functions. Performs technical and supportive duties for the pharmacy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience:Current pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) or acquire CPhT within 12 months of employment. Current NJ Board of Pharmacy Registration or acquire the registration within 6 months of employment. A valid driver's license is required for Pharmacy Technicians whose assigned duties include driving and delivering medications and prescriptions to designated Capital Health locations.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:Basic computer and mathematical skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes successfully the IV sterile technique module including workbook, media fill challenge, and calculations test and maintains competency requirement. Demonstrates knowledge of basic IV technique, IV hood/glove box and understands the USP 797 requirement in IV preparation. Demonstrates the ability to aseptically prepare IVPB, syringes, large volume IV, ADD-Vantage and Add-A-Vial preparations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with the laws/rules/regulations governing the labeling of IV vials, syringes, compounded IV products including concentration, beyond-use-dating, storage requirements and initials.
• Demonstrates competency in using the PARx to fill pyxis stations. Picks accurately medications based upon ParX requirements. Refills accurately medications into pyxis stations using scan technology. Demonstrates the ability to load new medications into pyxis. Enters accurately the date of the next medication to expire EACH TIME the medication is refilled. Fills medication lists accurately. Labels drawers with correct patient name and room number. Delivers accurately all medications to correct patient bin in a timely manner.
• Completes monthly nursing station inspections as assigned. Removes all outdated medications. Responds to stock outages immediately.
• Demonstrates the ability to change pyxis paper, fix drawer jams, retrieve reports as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept employee prescriptions including ensuring completion of associated paperwork. Enters accurately prescription into the computer system. Fills accurately the prescription. Faxes prescription and paperwork to Fuld Outpatient Pharmacy and places original paperwork into the transport container, delivers container to Security Desk timely.
• Completes accurately the transport log, loads checked prescriptions into the transport container. Retrieves promptly transport container from Security, unpacks container, places prescriptions in alphabetical containers, refrigerator or narcotic bin as applicable. Dispenses correct prescription to employee utilizing QS1 signature system and QuickCharge.
• Demonstrates the ability to access patient profiles and retrieve ADT information.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare WORX jobs as needed i.e., fills, labels (IV/PB/SYR) production lists, profiles, etc.
• Fills accurately medication orders, matching label to doctor's order. Processes STAT medications as a priority. Fills crash cart and anesthesia trays accurately and assigns expiration dates.
• Follows good manufacturing practices when unit dosing liquids and solids. Complies with expiration date requirements.
• Delivers controlled substances in accordance with hospital policy. Maintains required paperwork. Reports any irregularities (discrepancies, etc) to a pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Assists in the ordering process by using the want book as evidenced by documentation in the want book. Demonstrates the ability to order medications from the wholesaler when applicable. Ensures the order is checked-in and put away in a timely manner, especially those requiring refrigeration.
• Follows the procedure for borrowing and loaning medications with other institutions or retail pharmacies.
• Assists in reviewing product expiration dates as evidenced by lack of expired medications in the active stock area. Assists in returning medications to stock and credits patients appropriately as evidenced by observation of a pharmacist. Stocks all areas accurately, as evidenced by lack of errors. Accurately and promptly fills floor stock requisitions and stock for off site locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.