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Shore Medical Center
Pharmacy Technician
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$39,452 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications. The role also includes purchasing and inventory functions, prepackaging oral medications and other duties including answering the telephone, operating the automated dispensing machines, stocking medication carts, etc. Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Fills 24 hours medication supply with correct medication
- Fills automated dispensing machines with correct medication in correct pocket or apace
- Pre-packs medication with the UD packaging software
- Accurately fills patient specific labels
- Ensures all medications are properly & accurately labeled and contain accurate patient and dosing information
- Ensures and verifies that all medications are checked and approved by a staff pharmacist Minimum Requirements
- Must be registered in the State of New Jersey and have a Pharmacy Technician Certification through the PTCB (or obtained within one (1) year from hire)
- Detail oriented, outstanding customer service and communication skills and ability to multi-task
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull
Salary Range:
$17.34 - $24.53 hourly (based on experience) Additional information- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.