Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

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Description

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Pharmacy Technican. The posiiton is Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm and every other weekend, 9am-1pm. Compensatory time is given during weekdays for working weekend.

Desired Qualities of a Pharmacy Technician:

• Respect

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Compassion

Duties of this position include:

• Performs receptionist duties including but not limited to answering the telephone and greeting visitors.

Reads and interprets physicians' orders received in the Pharmacy and transcribes orders onto the Pharmacy computer.

Prepares individual medication cassettes for verification by the Pharmacist; Prepares, in accordance with Pharmacy procedures, practice compounds for patient use (ex. Creams, ointments, etc.) under direct Pharmacist supervision.

Delivers filled medication cassettes and exchanges patient bins every 24 hours; Transfers medications as necessary.

Fills requisitions for floor stock orders for verification by the Pharmacist.

Responds to pick up and delivery of 'STAT' orders.

Maintains patient profiles according to Pharmacy procedures.

Prepares pass medications for verification by the Pharmacist.

Places and transmits orders to drug wholesalers; Checks in all medication orders.

Repackages liquid and solid oral medications.

Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; Checks for outdated drugs monthly in the Pharmacy.

Attends monthly Pharmacy meetings and in-services.

• Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training

• Staff Appreciation events

• Health and Wellness fairs

• Employee Recognition Awards

• Diversity events

• Employee Referral Bonuses

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

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Position Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certifications:

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

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