Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

About the role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician plays an important role in protecting our patients from medication errors caused by inaccurate medication histories. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will function in the critical role of obtaining an accurate medication history through patient interviews, software utilization, and contact with outpatient pharmacies or facilities. The home medication list compiled will have discrepancies reconciled by a registered pharmacist to ensure patient safety and optimize pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate medication histories from patients in the Emergency Department or inpatient units as necessary.
• Interviews patients/patient's caregivers to obtain precise data about medications and supplements (e.g., name of medication, dose, frequency, route, last dose taken, last time refilled).
• Calls patient's outpatient pharmacy and/or healthcare facility to obtain the best possible medication history.
• Utilizes electronic health record to collect patient-related information and document work done as necessary.
• Communicates all medication discrepancies or complicated medication regimens to a registered pharmacist.
• Utilizes available resources to communicate with a translator if necessary.
• Communicates with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to all medication use and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Performs other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.
• If qualified as an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, enters prescriptions into the order entry system.
• Completes other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• At least one year of pharmacy experience (outpatient or inpatient) required.
• Effective oral and written English communication.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Pharmacy Technician License.
  • PTCB Certification required within 180 days of start of employment with the following exceptions: hired prior to January 2024, actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy or another allied health program, or hired before 1-1-24.
• Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
  • PTCB Medication History Certification — uncertified candidates are strongly encouraged to pursue certification after employment.

Pay

Minimum rate of $27.13 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer, and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate.
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.