Pharmacy Technician

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician Location:

MMC Southern Campus Department Name:

Pharmacy Req #: 0000243868

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Evening Pay Range:

$24.26 - $30.32 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the Registered Pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical, and manipulative tasks involved in preparing and distributing medications. This role supports all patient age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, to ensure safe and effective medication management.

Qualifications:

Required:

NJ Board of Pharmacy registration in good standing High school graduate or equivalent Proficiency in regulatory requirements and compliance with established hospital policies

Preferred:

PTCB certification Associate or Bachelor's degree Previous pharmacy experience

Scheduling Requirements Full-Time Evening Essential Functions:

Works with medication management technology including automated dispensing cabinets, inventory carousels, repackaging software, and the EMR. Assists the Registered Pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, including training in aseptic technique for IV solutions. Promotes patient safety and positive outcomes by ensuring formulary compliance, cost-effective practice, and productive teamwork. Identifies and reports hazardous environments, safety issues, or medical errors to appropriate personnel to support optimal patient care. Maintains proficiency and strictly conforms to all written hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Assists in meeting the hospital's mission by actively contributing to a positive work environment and professional staff relations. Responsible for any other assigned tasks or projects based on departmental needs.

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.