Pharmacy Technician - Full-time, DayReq #:0000150744

Category:Pharmacy

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Livingston Services Corporation

Department:Retail Pharmacy-SBMC

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Job Overview:

Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications in a safe and effective manner under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and adheres to corporate/department policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred:

• One year of Retail Pharmacy experience is preferred.

• Associate s degree preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time, Day

Essential Functions:

• Intake of new prescriptions including pertinent patient information.

• Prepares/packages medications for pharmacist verification.

• Ability to interpret and calculate the data entry of prescriptions/insurance info.

• Calling insurance companies to resolve issues.

• Initiating Prior Authorization process.

• Assists in pharmacy inventory management: inventory returns, restocking shelves, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, monitoring for outdated drugs, and physical inventory preparation.

• Assists patients/ring out sales at POS while providing quality customer service in a timely manner.

• Process bank deposits.

• Maintains and demonstrates solid knowledge regarding generic to trade name relationships, pharmacy calculations, and Rx abbreviations and symbols.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer