Pharmacy Technician Oncology, New Brunswick, NJ

Job Overview:

The Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the Pharmacy department. Serves as the pharmacy technician, preparing medication, and assisting the Staff Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. Assists the Pharmacy Department with the essential task of medication distribution when technician-staffing levels do not permit.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Previous retail experience in prior authorizations.
• Previous hazardous drug training.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time, Day

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the pharmacy technician for the Specialty Pharmacy, Oral Oncolytic Program, preparing medication, and assisting the Staff Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.
• As this distribution task includes hazardous and nonhazardous medications, essential training including right-to- know and laboratory training in the event of a spill will be provided and documented and will be refreshed as needed prior to performing these tasks.
• Assists the Pharmacy Department with the essential task of medication distribution when technician-staffing levels do not permit.
• As this distribution task includes hazardous and non-hazardous medications, essential training including right to know and laboratory training in the event of a spill will be provided and documented and will be refreshed as needed prior to performing these tasks.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all faculty files, assuring the office has complete and up-to-date information on all Cancer Institute faculty and prospective candidates.
• Accurately completes and manages the CINJ internal process for completing the onboarding of Staff Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, and Oncology Pharmacy Technicians.
• Escorts Pharmacy department candidates to the Director of Pharmacy and Staff on the day of their interview, ensuring the schedule is maintained or adjusted appropriately.
• Manages data entry into the faculty candidate tracking system and the recruitment expenditure tracking system and information on the Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment, Appointment and Affairs Intranet website.
• Creation and revision of Pharmacy department policies and procedures.
• Expedites and coordinates services such as maintenance, repairs, office supplies, equipment and mail.
• Identifies vendors for technical services, furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Oversees payment for office, travel and meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding candidates and faculty in terms of salary, start-up commitment, etc.
• Creates and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and monthly RPh schedules and assignments.
• Pharmacy Technician Specialist: Inventory Specialist vacation coverage.
• Maintenance and record keeping of chemotherapy, non-chemotherapy, and immunotherapy drugs.
• Ordering drugs through Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
• Pharmacy Finance Specialist.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory such as office supplies and pharmacy cleanroom products.
• Budget keeping of pharmacy department supplies and personnel salary.
• Arrange for the pharmacy department's monthly triple cleaning and bi-annual clean room certifications and equipment calibrations.
• Pharmacy Payroll Specialist.
• Process pharmacy department employees overtime, vacation, and sick time.
• Maintain and create department work schedule via the When to Work schedule.
• Process departmental FMLA applications.
• Develops the CINJ process for completing employee promotion and appraisal paperwork, following procedure in accordance with appropriate guidelines and policies of the Pharmacy department.
• Ensures all application paperwork for New Jersey Pharmacy Licensing and Oncology Pharmacy Technician Licensing.
• Expedites and coordinates services such as maintenance, repairs, office supplies, equipment and mail/
• Identifies vendors for technical services, furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Oversees payment for office, travel and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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