Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)·West Orange, New Jersey
Responsible for daily pharmacy operations, including preparing and delivering medications to patient areas under pharmacist supervision. Tasks include managing drug inventory, billing, and maintaining strict control records for narcotics.
You will complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services, including being responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within the established policies and guidelines. You will work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, and you are able to work independently. You will not provide direct care to patients. Picking up drug orders at the nursing station(s) and preparing medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift. Delivering the appropriate quantities of the medication to the correct patient area(s). Assisting with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications. Maintaining drugs in the pharmacy in accordance with the Drug Formulary, to include ordering, receiving, storing, and filling out all necessary paperwork. Monitoring doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record. Maintaining all forms and reports necessary for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.
Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED equivalent State registration or eligibility of required Current State Board of Pharmacy Registration Certificate as a Pharmacy Technician required by the State
One to two year's experience as a Pharmacy Technician Per Diem Requirement: Must be available to work Six (6) shifts per Six (6) week schedule; Three (3) must be on the Weekend (Saturday's or Sunday's). Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Requires a High School diploma or GED and a current State Board of Pharmacy Registration Certificate as a Pharmacy Technician. One to two years of experience is preferred, along with specific weekend availability.
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