Pharmacy Technician Specialty at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Specialty

Location: Williamson Street

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000215922

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $25.48 - $31.84 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:

The Pharmacy Technician Specialty will participate in the medication reconciliation process, which will include accessing the electronic medical record EMR in the Emergency Department (ED) and identifying patients who have been in the ED with a note in the chart indicating they will be admitted. The Pharmacy Technician Specialty will interview the patient or their family member to obtain an accurate medication history. This role will also need to review the currently documented external prescription history and contact the patients' retail pharmacy to resolve any medication concerns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification
• At least one year of pharmacy experience
• Bachelors of Science
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in New Jersey within 180 days of employment

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 11am-7pm Monday-Friday
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Update the patients' home medication list in the EMR
• Interviewing patients and their families as well as relaying the use of nonformulary medications to the pharmacist taking care of the patient
• Use working knowledge of healthcare informatics for entry and documentation of daily activities in the pharmacy documentation database Quantifi
• Assist in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the registered pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical and manipulative tasks involved in dispensing, preparing and distributing all medications and pharmaceutical products for all patient age groups including geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal on an as-needed basis

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 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)
• 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.