Hospital Pharmacy Technician: IV Meds & Dispensing

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision in a busy hospital setting in Camden, NJ. The role requires NJ registration (or eligibility) and likely PTCB certification, with duties including IV compounding, device restocking, inventory, and phone support.

High school diploma required; completion of required calculations and board registration within specified days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB) - preferred
• Current NJ registration (or eligible on hire)
• Must register with the NJ Board of Pharmacy during the first 10 days of employment.
• Must complete the registration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy and become an active registered Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
• Completion of basic pharmaceutical calculations

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely prepares and dispenses all medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• Maintains patient medication profiles.
• Ensures all medications are properly charged.
• Compounds IV medications in a cleanroom environment according to USP 797 standards.
• Restocks Automated dispensing devices and Carousels.
• Fills Floor stock requisitions.
• Completes expired medication inspections.
• Answers phones to assist in dispensing questions.
• Ensures all medications are properly delivered.
• Breaks down wholesaler orders, completes receipt documentation and stocks in designated location.
• Maintains organization of storage areas/storeroom and ensures ordering replacement stock as required.
• Functionally uses the hospital information systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision in a busy hospital setting in Camden, NJ. The role requires NJ registration (or eligibility) and likely PTCB certification, with duties including IV compounding, device restocking, inventory, and phone support.

High school diploma required; completion of required calculations and board registration within specified days.