Hospital Pharmacy Tech: Dispense, IV Prep & Patient Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will dispense prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, assist in IV preparation, and help maintain accurate logs and inventory.

The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, pharmacy tech certification or college training, and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent required.
• College, technical training, or pharmacy tech certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy practice experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepare IV medications, including label preparation and related reports.
• Maintain logs and records (e.g., albumin log, IV log) as required.
• Assist in inventory control, receiving orders, stocking, and returns.
• Perform clerical pharmacy duties (typing, labeling, paperwork).
• Troubleshoot calls to assist pharmacists and direct inquiries to the right resource.
• Prepare chemotherapy prescriptions under pharmacist supervision and follow PPE guidelines.

Education

High School diploma / GED

College, technical training, or pharmacy tech certification

Tools

Cerner

Omnicell

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will dispense prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, assist in IV preparation, and help maintain accurate logs and inventory.

The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, pharmacy tech certification or college training, and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience.