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The Certified Pharmacy Tech, Research works closely with the Research Pharmacist and provides support in the management and maintenance of investigational products. The Certified Pharmacy Tech, Research is responsible for the proper handling, accountability, inventory management, documentation and preparation of investigational products under the direct supervision of a research pharmacist.

A day in the life of a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Research at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Receives and maintains accountability of investigational products(IP) in the Vestigo system.
  
• Assesses and maintains proper storage of IP.
  
• Prepares oral investigational products (IP) and intravenous IP in accordance with research protocol under direct supervision of a licensed Research Pharmacist.
• Maintains current inventory of IP and follows process to re-order IP in advance of expiration.
  
• Assists the Research Pharmacist with close out of studies and appropriate accountability of investigational products.
  
• Assists the Pharmacy Coordinator with appropriate review of oncology product pre-expiration stock rotation and appropriate preparation for reverse distribution.
  
• Maintains competency in preparing IV investigational admixtures.
  
• Assures that the filling areas are maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
  
• Refers requests for drug information to a registered pharmacist.
  
• Assists the pharmacist in maintaining the security of drug supplies.
  
• Assists with the distribution and delivery of medication to patient care areas as necessary
  
• Provides appropriate documentation wherever and whenever required.
  
• Performs tasks associated with automated equipment and maintains appropriate records as designated.
  
• Complies with all state and federal regulations and Medical Center policies and procedures relating to drug dispensing, including appropriate handling of investigational drug products, adherence to security procedures, and completion of necessary documentation.
  
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 1 years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or home infusion setting.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Hospital experience with knowledge of accountability and handling of investigational products.
• Successfully complete Citi Training or equivalent (will be required on site).
• Knowledge of unit dose dispensing and IV admixtures.
• Pharmacy Stars or equivalent sterile compounding competency (will be required on site).

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Valid Certification from PTCB or equivalent.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $26.71 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.