Pharmacy Technician Coordinator - Full Time

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.

It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Works in conjunction with the Pharmacy Manager and / or Director to coordinate the daily activities of the Pharmacy technicians, including, but not limited, to coordination of work schedules, training and workflow, as well as provide administrative support to the pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

1. Coordinate workflow for pharmacy technicians.

2. Create and maintain daily work grids and monthly technician schedules.

3. Support the pharmacy management in the training of new pharmacy personnel with all procedures

4. Coordinate team member daily and monthly training schedules.

5. Schedule and arrange / provide for coverage of pharmacy operation staff.

6. Ensure appropriate staffing during call-ins, inclement weather, or periods of increased workload.

7. Ensure all technician staff follow policies and procedures.

8. Monitor and enforce compliance with technician monthly unit inspections.

9. Monitor and enforce technician compliance with mandatory competencies

10. Coordinate vacation request and approval process for pharmacy team.

11. Manage onboarding new team members.

12. Manage onboarding students.

13. Performs tasks associated with automated equipment and maintains appropriate records as designated.

14. Work together with the pharmacy management on issues relating to technician support across the pharmacy.

15. Assists Pharmacy Management in meeting regulatory requirements for the department, including maintaining appropriate documentation as required by regulatory agencies.

16. Timekeeper for department and processes Payroll.

17. Process PTO / LOA(s) and PTU time for pharmacy team

18. Purchase pharmaceuticals from wholesaler and Direct Manufacturers in absence of buyer

19. Purchase supplies for the pharmacy department.

20. Provides administrative support for Pharmacy Leadership, Pharmacy Clinical Team, Residency Director, and Research Pharmacist.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and / or GED equivalent programs.

2. Three years Hospital experience with knowledge of unit dose dispensing and IV admixtures

3. Must be comfortable using multiple software programs

4. Must be organized and possess effective time management skills

Licenses and Certifications Required :

1. Valid New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration

2. Valid Certification from PTCB or equivalent

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

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.