Hospital Pharmacy Technician – Overnight sterile compounding

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the hospital pharmacy team in New Jersey. Under supervision, you will perform aseptic preparation, unit dose packaging, dispensing support, and inventory management in a high‑volume environment.

You will assist in maintaining Pyxis systems, CDS controls, and medication distribution, ensuring patient safety and compliance with state regulations. Prior hospital experience is preferred and NJ pharmacy registration is required within 180 days.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required; 1+ years hospital pharmacy technical experience or several years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Registration as pharmacy technician required within 180 days of employment
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB
• National Certification for Pharmacy Technicians required within one year of employment

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for aseptic preparation of parenteral products and compounding of IV solutions and related preparations.
• Maintains clean room, anteroom and IV workroom per USP Chapter 797 standards and equipment upkeep.
• Assists with medication inventory, ordering, receiving, paperwork, stocking, and expiration tracking.
• Supports dispensing functions: accurately filling and labeling new and refill medications.
• Delivers medications timely and assists with unit dose packaging and floor stock requests.
• Assists with distribution and control of controlled substances, working with Pyxis and CDS inventory.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Pyxis

McKesson PROmanager

MedCarousel

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the hospital pharmacy team in New Jersey. Under supervision, you will perform aseptic preparation, unit dose packaging, dispensing support, and inventory management in a high‑volume environment.

You will assist in maintaining Pyxis systems, CDS controls, and medication distribution, ensuring patient safety and compliance with state regulations. Prior hospital experience is preferred and NJ pharmacy registration is required within 180 days.