Pharmacy Technician Emergency Department (Full-Time)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the registered Pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical and manipulative tasks involved in dispensing, preparing, and distributing all medications and pharmaceutical products for all patient age groups (includes geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal). Work and/or performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures.

A certified Pharmacy Technician will participate in the medication reconciliation position that will include accessing the electronic medical record (EMR) in the Emergency Department (ED) and identify patients who have been in the ED for at least 5 hours with a note in the chart indicating they will be admitted. The technician will interview the patient or their family member to obtain an accurate medication history. The technician will also need to review currently documented external prescription history and contact the patient s retail pharmacy to resolve any medication concerns. In addition, they will need to update and reconcile the patient s home medication list in the EMR. Good communications skills are required for interviewing patients and their families, as well as relaying the use of non-formulary medications to the Pharmacist taking care of the patient. The Pharmacist can then verify the patient s own medication or convert it to a formulary equivalent when possible. Lastly, having a working knowledge of healthcare informatics is vital for their entry and documentation of their daily activities in the pharmacy documentation database.

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree required. Bachelors of Science preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NJ board of Pharmacy.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification within 6 months of employment.
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred.