Pharmacy Technician

Company: CentraState Healthcare System
Location: Atlantic City
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: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.CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. 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.Responsibilities:OperationalPrepares 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 / RepackagingAssists 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 ImprovementActively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department.Assists the Pharmacists, Lead Technician and Manager with operational needs and projects.Regulatory / Professional StandardsComplies with regulatory and professional standards.Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.Qualifications:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum Work Experience1 year of Pharmacy experience preferredRequired Licenses/CertificationsPharmacy Technician License in the state of New JerseyCPCT Certification RequiredRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in Word - and Excel -About Us:CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet - designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified--- Company by Great Place to Work - for the second consecutive year.When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!What We Offer:Highly competitive compensationExcellent benefits package and rewards program403(b) retirement plan with company match401(a) retirement plan with employer contributionLife InsuranceTuition Reimbursement ProgramProfit Sharing ProgramGrowth Opportunity and Workforce Development InitiativesContinuing Education / Onsite TrainingA warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient careConcierge Services with Work & Family BenefitsMagnet recognized healthcare facility

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