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Pharmacy Technician

Topaz HR Advisory
NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Our Client is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their production team. The Pharmacy Technician will perform functions related to the pharmacy. This role requires professional judgment and extensive technical training.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in the accurate and efficient

packaging and distribution of medications to patients. This multifaceted role encompasses three key

responsibilities : Filling Technician, Pre-packer, and Toter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job role.

Filling Technician :

  • Print medication labels accurately and ensure they correspond with the prescriptions.
  • Hand-pack medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Submit packed medications to pharmacists for verification and quality assurance.
  • Maintain organized workstations and restock supplies for the upcoming shifts.
  • Achieve production targets by efficiently packing blister cards, aiming to pack 35 blister cards per hour, totaling up to 250 per day.

Pre-packer :

  • Review the day's forecast and anniversary lists to determine the medications to be packaged.
  • Utilize automation machinery to pack medications into sleeves designed to hold 7-30 days' worth of supplies.
  • Ensure accuracy and quality control during the automated packaging process.
  • Troubleshoot minor issues with the automation equipment and escalate problems as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Filling Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure seamless coordination of medication packaging.
  • Toter :

  • Verify the accuracy of medications before packaging for delivery.
  • Scan each medication item to ensure proper tracking within the system.
  • Place verified medications into appropriate facility receptacles according to delivery schedules.
  • Re-scan medications after placement to verify their correct location.
  • Safely and securely bag medications for delivery, maintaining the integrity of the packaging and preventing damage.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The regular work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours per week and may require additional hours / overtime as necessary. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus and Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The

    employee is frequently required to stand, bend, and walk.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

    Education & Experience : High School Diploma or GED; State license to handle medication, Pharmacy Technician Certification; or 1-3 years of pharmacy experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience. CPHT certification preferred.

    Computer Skills : Intermediate proficiency with Pharmacy and medication distribution software. Experience

    with long term care pharmacy software preferred.

    Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as medication documentation, business

    correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and business correspondence; ability

    to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers or employees of the organization.

    Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

    numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret

    bar graphs; ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, data charts and graphs.

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