PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Camden, NJ. This full-time day shift role supports the pharmacy team by accurately preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma, NJ registration (or eligible on hire) and completion of required registrations within 180 days. PTCB certification is preferred, with hospital pharmacy experience valued.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB) - preferred. 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.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Location: Camden, NJ. Job ID 73138. Job Type: Full Time. Shift: Day. Specialty: Pharmacy.

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

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.

Experience Required

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Education Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

• 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.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB) - preferred. Completion of basic pharmaceutical calculations.

Hourly Rate

• Hourly Rate Min $18
• Hourly Rate Max $29

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]