Pharmacy Technician II

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support medication reconciliation and daily dispensing activities at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, you will handle unit-dose refills, IV schedules, and aseptic techniques as part of a collaborative pharmacy team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and efficient operations within a dynamic hospital setting in Livingston, NJ.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• PTCB certification required within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and processing medication orders prior to distribution.
• Drug distribution: refilling unit-dose medication bins and delivering contents to nursing units.
• Maintenance of all automatic dispensing machines.
• Removing expired medication from stock.
• Restocking code carts.
• Preparing and labeling outpatient prescriptions.
• Preparing and labeling extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals.
• Sterile and non-sterile product preparation.
• Performing required calculations for all medication dispensing and compounding.
• Using aseptic techniques.
• Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following procedures.
• Monitoring IV schedules and unused IV solutions on select nursing units to increase efficiency and avoiding waste.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Patient safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification within 6 months

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II

Req #: 0000265221

Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $26.65 - $33.03 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician II

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000265221

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.65 - $33.03 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pharmacy Technician - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will participate in the medication reconciliation process.

A typical day for a Pharmacy Technician may include:

• Collecting and processing medication orders prior to distribution.
• Drug distribution: refilling unit-dose medication bins and delivering contents to nursing units.
• Maintenance of all automatic dispensing machines
• Removing expired medication from stock
• Restocking code carts
• Preparing and labeling outpatient prescriptions
• Preparing and labeling extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals
• Sterile and non-sterile product preparation
• Performing required calculations for all medication dispensing and compounding
• Using aseptic techniques
• Maintains the integrity of laminar air flow hoods by cleaning and following procedures
• Monitoring IV schedules and unused IV solutions on select nursing units to increase efficiency and avoiding waste

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working as a team player and assisting those in need
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• You utilize a proactive approach and anticipate needs
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for each person regardless of that person's background, race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Pharmacy Technician opportunity:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification required within six months of hire date.

Preferred, not required:

• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician
• PTCB certification upon hire

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer