Lead Pharmacy Technician

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician. The Lead Pharmacy Technician provides quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses and other health professionals in accordance with established professional standards. Assists Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Operational (40%)

• Prepares patient specific medications to be ready for dispensing in a timely and accurate manner within established department standards.
• Prepares and delivers medications for the automated dispensing cabinets and for the floor stock process.
• Prepares medication kits and crash cart trays.
• Prepares Controlled Substance for patient specific and ADC replenishment.
• Delivers medications and education packets in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Answers phones and window requests in a timely and customer focused manner.
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique to batch and prepare patient specific IV medications.
• Aseptically prepares Anti-Neoplastics, Immune Modulators and other hazardous medications in the appropriate IV room and hood.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient medication histories. (Not implemented at this time.)

• Inventory Management / Repackaging (20%)

• Assists with the appropriate ordering and the rotation of medications to minimize carrying costs and unnecessary waste.
• Repackages and batches medication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conducts Cycle Counts and checks expiration dates via Logistics and the Carousel System.
• Orders medications and supplies as a backup to the Materials Coordinator.

• Quality / Performance Improvement (10%)

• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department with an emphasize on Medication Safety.
• Assists the Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists and Assistant Managers with operational needs and projects.
• Completes all mandatory and department competency and training modules.

• Regulatory / Professional Standards (10%)
• Complies with regulatory and professional standards.
• Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.
• Follows all USP requirements associated with Pharmacy.
• Leadership (20%)
• Promotes engagement, teamwork and is a role model for the staff.
• Works with the Lead Pharmacists and Assistant Managers to identify opportunities for improvement, assist in remediation and implementation.
• Orients and trains new and current technicians.
• Monitors operations to ensure compliance.
• Focused areas of responsibility included but not limited to: IV preparation, Carousel / ADC workflow, medication storage and delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
• Pharmacy Technician License in the state of New Jersey

• PTCB or NHA required.

• Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients.

• Strong listening and speaking skills to provide excellent customer service.

• Efficient in Microsoft Word® and Excel®.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility