Pharmacy Technician at RWJBarnabas Health – SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Specialty Pharmacy

Req #: 0000230306

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $24.75-$30.93 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 assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under 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 includes geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal,

Work and/or performance shall conform to written established policies and procedures,

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent, Associates degree preferred, Experience: 1 year of Pharmacy experience Registered with the Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of start date Successful completion of all orientations,

Essential Functions:

1, Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements,

EG: Snow day and sick time

2, Arrives to work on time,

3, Understands and participates on different committees or plans,

EG Emergency Operation

4, Willing to be cross-trained to work or assist in other areas,

Helps co-workers when appropriate,

5, Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice, Will support management and do what is asked,

6, Dispense, prepare & distribute medications accurately,

7, Accurately order medications and supplies through Cardinal Health

8, Order medications and supplies in a timely manner, making sure pharmacy is properly stocked,

9, Complete all QA logs accurately, timely, and entered into Simplifi daily refrigerator, freezer, & room temp, maintenance of pill counter, etc,

10, Compound non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision,

11, Track mail & driver deliveries thru USPS and resolve shipping issues including returned deliveries to ensure it goes thru the reversal process,

12, Tracking all document required by Medicare, including assignment of benefits, Physicians order, Receipt of deliver forms and delivery tickets,

13, Correctly package orders for mail delivery,

14, Adjudicates prescriptions correctly, covering cost of medication,

15, Assists the reimbursement department with re-billing issues when needed,

16, Maintain an accurate record of expired medications, Removing from shelf and removing from inventory,

17, Keep shelves, counters, filling area neat and clean, Rotating medication shelves to follow FIFO,

18, Responsible for handling calls coming in through the ACD phone system,

19, Prepares delivers for couriers and contacts patients about their order,

20, Return medications and supplies to proper areas,

21, Review and resolve discrepancies in the Cardinal Inventory Management,

22, Return unused or over ordered medications to vendors in a timely manner,

23, Responsible for weekly refill compliance calls,

24, Enter inventory daily to keep an accurate count of medications in stock,

25, Call patients & process credit cards for copay amounts after prescriptions are filled,

26, Responsible for contacting patients to schedule new prescriptions that come in by the physician,

27, Follows up with all patients post discharge to ensure the understanding of insurance and processes,

28, Maintains prescription files and refill sheets in an orderly manner,

29, Create & process delivery tickets for the completion of an order,

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 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