Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. You will maintain patient medication profiles and ensure proper charging of medications.

Required is HS diploma or equivalent, and current NJ registration (or eligibility). Hospital experience is preferred; PTCB certification is a plus. NJ Board of Pharmacy registration must be completed within 180 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Current NJ registration (or eligible on hire).
• Must register with the NJ Board of Pharmacy within 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.

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

Prescription processing

Patient medication profiles

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

PTCB (preferred)

Job description

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 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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00