Pharmacy Technician II - (Overnights) - Atlantic Health System
Summit, NJ
About the Job
Essential Function/Responsibilities:
- Fills orders accurately and promptly for the pharmacist to check and dispense. Prepares extemporaneous preparations accurately. Routinely stocks all areas. Replenishes all carts, trays, boxes, and kits accurately. Legibly signs all paperwork associated with these processes. Notes problems on patient profiles for the pharmacist to follow up on when necessary. Performs cart/bin exchanges transferring bulk medications when necessary, returning unused/discontinued IVs/medications, checking dating on multiple dose medications, and replacing medications/supplies when needed.
- Handles requests via phone, window, fax, and computer in a professional and timely manner. Distributes orders to the appropriate pharmacist for processing when necessary. Delivers medications to specified areas via the pneumatic tubes, hand-delivery, and courier to expedite services. Brings back and sorts returns from nursing stations.
- Supports the departmental goals as a team player by assisting staff members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities. Complies with departmental coverage guidelines. Actively supports the Atlantic Health strategic goals.
- Prepares IVs aseptically and in a timely manner promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness. Reviews levels of batched IV medications, batches, documents all required information, and assures batches are checked and put away promptly. Checks rates and status of IVs and assists in the coordination of treatments and clearances to minimize waste and optimize treatment. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of IV equipment, sterile technique, total parenteral nutrition, and safe-handling of hazardous drugs, preparation and precautions. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
- Fills automated dispensing machines accurately and promptly. Fills stock outs, fixes failed drawers, and delivers discrepancy reports. Removes expired medications and records destruction. Reviews daily compare reports and processes reconciliation sheets in CII safe. Resolves daily problems with equipment and issues or escalates to the next level and follows up. Performs monthly inspections of designated automated dispensing machine. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
- Repackages oral medications accurately. Assures all products are bar-coded. Places ancillary labels on specified products when necessary. Checks expirations on all medications, pulls outdated products and places in a segregated area to be returned/destroyed. Retrieves recalled medications from all stock locations. Obtains medications when needed. Puts supplies away in appropriate locations. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with this process.
- Answers phones, window, and door promptly and in a courteous manner. Able to handle problems/issues independently. Participates in internal and external performance improvement and cost savings initiatives. Supports and actively participates in departmental and system initiatives. Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects, teams and committees. Is professional and helpful to patients, coworkers, and allied health professionals. Works with the pharmacist to maintain workflow.
ABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH). EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. |
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