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 (45%)

• 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.
• Consistently demonstrates good aseptic technique and prepares sterile preparations in a timely and accurate manner within the USP 797 and USP 800 requirements. This includes the preparation of custom doses, Immune Modulators and Chemotherapy / Antineoplastics.
• Answers phones and delivers medications in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Prepares the controlled substance for ADC replenishment.

• Inventory Management / Repackaging (10%)

• 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.

• 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 Technician and Manager 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.

Responsibilities of Lead Technician: (25%)

 

• Audits department performance data.
• Acts as a resource and mentor to the technicians and new employees.
• Is a liaison between the technicians and the leadership team.
• Participates in the ongoing competency training of technicians.
• Assists Manager in the preparation of the technician schedule.
• Back up to the Material’s Coordinator
• Coordinates the completion of the nursing unit inspections.
• Ensures that tasks are fairly distributed among the technicians and completed within the designated time frame.
• Works collaboratively with the Lead Pharmacists and Manager to improve workflow efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
• Pharmacy Technician License in the state of New Jersey
• CPCT Certification Required or obtained within six months of hire
• Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in 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 nation