Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Details

Position will be rotating between day and evening shifts per department needs.

Reporting to the Oncology Pharmacy Supervisor, and under the general direction of Department Director and in conjunction with direct supervision by oncology staff pharmacists, assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for oncology service line for inpatient and outpatient services. Supports all department initiatives and daily workflow/ maintenance of oncology satellite and all patients.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Calculation and preparation of Oncology medications following hospital guidelines and utilizing appropriate sterile technique according to USP 797/ 800 regulations including: Perform critical pharmacy calculations, perform Non-sterile compounding, perform Sterile compounding and batching, utilize Aseptic technique during sterile compounding, satisfactorily pass validation testing as required by various regulatory agencies, proper disposal of any waste/ expired medication/ supply.
• Utilizes various software programs and technical equipment including: Pharmacy Information Systems, Laminar flow hood, Automated IV fluid pump, Automated Packager / Repackaging / Label systems, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Organization intranet (Bing) / Email.
• Performs various pharmacy functions such as: Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas, Reorder and Restock of pharmacy inventory, Restock inventory in department an nursing unit and restocks returns, Evaluates stock for expired medications, Performs necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Performs various billing/ crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients to comply with hospital finance policies . Ensures proper documentation of waste.
• Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year of Sterile compounding experience
• Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and calculation of ratio and proportions. Passing score of 90% on calculation exam, aseptic preparation exam, safe handling of hazardous drugs and practicum.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Salary Range

$18.66 to $26.60 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.