Pharmacy Technician Specialty (Part-Time Evening), Toms River, NJ Req #: 0000204157
Category: Pharmacy
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy
Salary: $24.05 - $30.28 per hour
Location: CMC Support, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title:Pharmacy Technician Specialty

Location:CMC Support

Department Name:Pharmacy

Req #:0000204157

Status:Hourly

Shift:Evening

Salary Range: $24.05 - $30.28, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

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:

Pharmacy Technician Specialty for the ED must communicate effectively and utilize appropriate interviewing skills to allow for the complete medication history taking. The individual reviews the currently documented external prescription history, and contact patients' retail pharmacies and utilizes other resources to resolve any medication concerns while maintaining electronic medication databases in both the ED and main pharmacy. In this role, the technician will evaluate the patient's medication list for completion and identify if discrepancies/duplication of therapy exist.

Scheduling Requirements:

Evening ShiftPart-Time20 hours per week

Qualifications:

Required:

High school graduate or equivalent required, Associates degree or Bachelor of Science preferredRegistration as a Pharmacy Technician with the NJ Board of Pharmacy in good standing1 year of retail pharmacy experience preferredNational CPhT certification required within 1 year of employment

Essential Functions:

The technician will interview the patient or their family members to obtain an accurate medication historyThe technician will also need to review the currently documented external prescription history and contact the patient's retail pharmacy to resolve any medication concernsIn addition, they will need to update and reconcile the patient's home medication list in the EMR and document all transactionsGood communication skills are required for interviewing patients and their families, as well as relaying the use of non-formulary medications to the pharmacist taking care of the patientThe pharmacist can then verify the patient's own medication or convert it to a formulary equivalent when possibleHaving a working knowledge of healthcare informatics is vital for the entry and documentation of their daily activities in the electronic medical record

Benefits and Perks:

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer