Pharmacy Technician II - Ambulatory Care

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is seeking a Specialty Ambulatory Pharmacy technician to provide clinic-based pharmacy support and ensure continuity and safe care in the medication management program.

The role requires direct collaboration with pharmacists, patient scheduling at clinic visits, and handling prescription authorizations and insurance issues, with focus on MTM and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year ambulatory care pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacist in gathering health and prescription information.
• Scheduling and register patients at clinic visit.
• Complete authorization for prescriptions; obtain supporting documentation for denials.
• Understand the billing process; troubleshoot insurance issues.
• Assist with processing of prescription to retail pharmacies.
• Follow up with patients to ensure compliance with care.
• Assist with any required responsibilities to ensure safe and complete care.

Skills

Ambulatory care pharmacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

The Specialty Ambulatory Pharmacy technician provides Pharmacy service support in the medication management clinic to ensure continuity and safe care.

The functions include but are not limited to:

• Support the pharmacist in gathering health and prescription information.
• Scheduling and register patients at clinic visit.
• Complete authorization for prescriptions; obtain supporting documentation for denials.
• Understand the billing process; troubleshoot insurance issues.
• Assist with processing of prescription to retail pharmacies.
• Follow up with patients to ensure compliance with care.
• Assist with any required responsibilities to ensure safe and complete care.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year Ambulatory care pharmacy experience required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Special Requirements

• Current NJ registration (or eligible on hire).
• Must register with the NJ Board of Pharmacy during the first 10days of employment.
• Must complete registration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy and become an active registered Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (PTCB) or greater than 10 years hospital or equivalent pharmacy experience required.
• Completion of basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Knowledge of medication therapy management (MTM).
• Prescription authorization.

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00