Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Specialty
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000228647
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $24.26 - $30.32 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician, Medication History will participate in the medication reconciliation process.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of Pharmacy experience required, preferably within a hospital setting.
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification required within one (1) year from date of hire.
Experience:
Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
Essential Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician, Medication History will participate in the medication reconciliation process.
This will include accessing the EHR to view patients in the ED that will be admitted.
The technician will interview the patient and/or family member to obtain an accurate medication history.
Review of an external medication history, contacting the patients’ retail pharmacy, or calling other physicians may be necessary to resolve any medication concerns.
In addition, they will need to update the patient’s home medication list in the EHR.
Communication skills are essential for interviewing patients and their families, as well as working with the pharmacist when patients are currently on medications that are non-formulary.
In this instance, any effort will be made to convert the patient to a formulary equivalent.
Knowledge of healthcare informatics is vital for their entry and documentation of their daily activities in the pharmacy documentation database.
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)
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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