Pharmacy Technician II

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, New Jersey, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II to support its Pharmacy Department in delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical services. The role assists the Pharmacy Manager with daily operations and enhances medication management for patients, physicians, nurses and staff.

Responsibilities include preparing patient-specific medications, IV admixtures, inventory management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician License in the state of New Jersey required.
• PTCB or NHA Certification required.
• Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to relate with the healthcare team and patients.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong listening and speaking skills for excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient-specific medications for dispensing accurately and timely.
• Prepares and delivers medications for automated dispensing cabinets and floor stock.
• Prepares medication kits and crash cart trays.
• Prepares Controlled Substances for patient-specific and ADC replenishment.
• Delivers medications and education packets promptly.
• Answers phones and window requests in a customer-focused manner.
• Uses aseptic technique to batch and prepare IV medications.
• Assists with ordering and rotation of medications to minimize waste.
• Repackages and batches medication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conducts cycle counts and expiration-date checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Jersey Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or NHA Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center is currently hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join its Pharmacy Department. This role delivers high-quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in accordance with established professional standards. The Pharmacy Technician also supports the Pharmacy Manager with daily operational responsibilities, contributing to efficient and safe medication management.

Responsibilities

Operational

• Prepares patient specific medications to be ready for dispensing in a timely and accurate manner within established department standards.
• Prepares and delivers medications for the automated dispensing cabinets and for the floor stock process.
• Prepares medication kits and crash cart trays.
• Prepares Controlled Substance for patient specific and ADC replenishment.
• Delivers medications and education packets in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Answers phones and window requests in a timely and customer focused manner.
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique to batch and prepare patient specific IV medications

Inventory Management / Repackaging

• Assists with the appropriate ordering and the rotation of medications to minimize carrying costs and unnecessary waste.
• Repackages and batches medication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conducts Cycle Counts and checks expiration dates via Logistics and the Carousel System.

Quality / Performance Improvement

• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department with an emphasize on Medication Safety.
• Assists the Pharmacists, Lead Technician and Manager with operational needs and projects.
• Completes all mandatory and department competency and training modules.

Regulatory / Professional Standards

• Complies with regulatory and professional standards.
• Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.
• Follows all USP requirements associated with Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician License in the state of New Jersey required.
• PTCB or NHA Certification required.
• Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong listening and speaking skills to provide excellent customer service.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $31.20 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.