Pharmacy Technician - IV - Somerset
Overview:
PharmScript is one of the nation’s leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post- acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. When you join the PharmScript family, you join the ranks of more than 2,000 dedicated people across the country who help to get safe, accurate, and timely medication to those who need it most.
Job Summary:
We’re looking for a Pharmacy Technician-IV to join our PharmScript team within our IV department. As a Pharmacy Technician-IV, you’ll perform compounding and any other tasks that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and is an effective communicator.They are always a team player, eager to jump in where needed and collaborate with others to support the goals of the pharmacy and needs of customers.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all state and federal pharmacy regulations including HIPPA
- Comply with and perform best practices as outlined/described in USP
- Perform sanitation, maintenance and tracking of infusion equipment and the IV room
- Perform pharmaceutics infusion compounding activities
- Ability to mix and compound IV medications from a Laminar Flow Hood or Sterile Glovebox is essential
- Knowledge of IV medications and supplies
- Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
- Other duties as assigned
- Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and/or expected
- Other duties set by management.
Qualifications:
- High school degree or GED is required
- 1 year previous IV experience required
- 1 year or more of long-term care or retail pharmacy experience preferred
- Successful completion of all PharmScript Sterile Compounding Training Competencies
Certifications/Licenses:
- Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician in the applicable state
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
- May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
- May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator
- Quick and independent learner
- Able to work independently as well as in a diverse, team environment
- Ability to meet physical demands involving extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling and reaching
- Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor
We Offer:
PharmScript offers a robust suite of benefits to support employees and their families.
Health and Wellness Benefits- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
- Maternity care program and infertility services
- Tax-favored Health Savings Accounts, Healthcare, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP Assistance Program with 24/7 access to free counseling, legal guidance, and financial resources
- 15 PTO days annually and 6 paid/floating holidays
- 401(k) retirement planning with company match
- Transit/Parking Spending Account
- Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short/Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity plans are available for you and eligible dependents
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection Programs
- Employee Discounts: Instant savings on hundreds of products and services
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Support Program to eligible employees in times of urgent need
Pay Transparency:
To reinforce our commitment to fair and equal pay transparency, PharmScript’s compensation is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and office/market location.
EEO Statement:
PharmScript is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.EO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Min: USD $18.00/Hr.
Max: USD $22.50/Hr.