Pharmacy Technician

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). Candidate will work closely with Pharmacists and department team members. They will be comfortable working in a fast paced pharmacy environment with strong multitasking skills. Work and/or performance shall conform to written established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy Software/Data Entry/MS Office.
• Successful completion of all orientations.
• Customer service skills is a must (high volume call center with patient satisfaction in mind.

Preferred:

• Associates degree preferred.
• Insurance knowledge and claim adjudication is a plus.
• Close team environment.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration or obtained within six months of start date as a Pharmacy Technician.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem, Day

Essential Functions:

• Our per diem technicians not only fill prescriptions, they answer a large volume of customer service calls, which include:
  • Taking refills, tracking deliveries, answering insurance questions, etc.
• Make outgoing refill reminder calls.
• The technician needs to be comfortable speaking to patients and have excellent phone etiquette.
• Will assist with shipping out medications and charging copays.
• Our technicians fill hazardous and non-hazardous medications including some non-sterile compounding.

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.

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