Pharmacy Technician UCHC Central

Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Pharmacology Overview University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Posting Summary University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Central Regional Office, located in Trenton, NJ. Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy, performs a variety of technical functions for the correctional unit dose drug distribution system. Responsible for reviewing physician orders and prescriptions, maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, responding to requests for drug information, medication refill and 340b drug pricing program processing, and delivering medication to the appropriate units as necessary.

Duties include:

Accurately profiles medication orders into the pharmacy information system Ensures that outpatient prescriptions are accurately entered into the pharmacy information system. Ensures that medications are delivered to the proper nursing units, ancillary departments. Ensures that medications dispensed are correct drug/strength, dosage form/quality. Prepares controlled substance requests from nursing units for verification by the Registered Pharmacist. Documents additions/deletions of controlled substance medications in the appropriate section of the controlled substance record with appropriate signatures. Correctly totals and documents the running balance of controlled substance medications upon addition or deletion of controlled substance medications to/from nursing unit stock. Logs the controlled substances returned from nursing units into the proper pharmacy records and returns to stock or places with DEA returns. Prepares requests and restocks nursing units with floor stock medications and supplies. Fills floor stock and internal requisitions with the correct medication/strength/dosage form. Ensures that quantities do not exceed established par levels. Delivers floor stock and internal requisitions to nursing units on the same shift they are received. Reorders pharmacy supplies from approved vendor

FLSA:

Nonexempt Grade:

160

Minimum Salary:

24.810

Mid Range Salary:

25.310

Maximum Salary:

26.070 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status:

Full Time Working Hours 40

Standard Hours:

40.00

Daily Work Shift:

Day Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description:

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

PERS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High School Graduate or equivalent. At least one (1) year of pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy. Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients with behavioral issues. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of psychiatric medications preferred. Special Conditions Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Off Campus City Trenton State NJ