Full Time Pharmacy Technician

Sulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist-in-Charge and Clinical Pharmacist in daily operations. You will help ensure accurate dispensing, patient service, and compliance with state and federal laws in a fast-paced environment.

Role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork with pharmacists to maintain efficiency and quality across prescriptions and pharmacy workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician registration.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Familiarity with pharmacy operations, prescription processing, and medication handling.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and healthcare professionals professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Refer clinical or medication-related inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Support pharmacists and lead technicians with daily operations.
• Enter patient and prescription information accurately into the system.
• Maintain prescription records by organizing, recording, and filing prescriptions and orders.
• Enter prescription data into pharmacy computer systems.
• Review medication orders and prepare medications for verification.
• Calculate medication quantities and assemble prescription orders accurately.
• Retrieve medications and supplies from inventory.
• Prepare and print prescription labels with applicable auxiliary labels.
• Package medications and affix labels.
• Prepare unit-dose packaging when required.
• Prepare compounded stock medications per procedures.
• Process pharmacy charges and payments.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify needs.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking meds.
• Remove expired medications according to procedures.
• Follow infection-control policies and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician credential

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacist-in-Charge and Clinical Pharmacist with the daily operations of the pharmacy. This position plays an important role in providing excellent patient service while assisting with the accurate, safe, and efficient preparation and dispensing of prescription medications in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients, guests, and healthcare professionals with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Provide excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Respond to routine questions and requests and refer clinical or medication-related inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Support pharmacists and lead pharmacy technicians with daily pharmacy operations.
• Collect and accurately enter patient and prescription information for new and refill orders.
• Maintain prescription records by organizing, recording, and filing prescriptions and prescriber orders.
• Enter prescription information accurately into pharmacy computer systems.
• Review medication orders and prescriptions and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
• Calculate medication quantities and assemble prescription orders accurately.
• Retrieve appropriate medications and supplies from pharmacy inventory.
• Prepare and print prescription labels, including applicable auxiliary labels.
• Package medications in appropriate containers and affix accurate prescription labels.
• Prepare unit-dose packaging when required.
• Prepare compounded stock medications according to established procedures when applicable.
• Process pharmacy charges by calculating, recording, collecting, and issuing payments.
• Monitor pharmacy inventory levels and identify medication and supply needs.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking medications and pharmacy supplies.
• Remove expired or outdated medications according to pharmacy procedures.
• Follow infection-control policies and procedures to protect patients and employees.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Follow applicable pharmacy policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture and support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician registration.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Familiarity with pharmacy operations, prescription processing, and medication handling.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology or a related field.
• New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician credential.
• New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician credential.
• 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Positive, energetic, and professional attitude with a strong willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with purpose, accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of common brand-name and generic medications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong basic mathematical and calculation skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register and process payments accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to learn and effectively use pharmacy computer systems and technology.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

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