Pharmacy Technician Infusion

RWJBarnabas Health; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Infusion to support our Home Infusion department. You will prepare sterile IV admixtures, operate Pyxis and other equipment, and collaborate with pharmacists and nurses to ensure safe, accurate medication delivery in a fast-paced infusion center.

Candidates must be a licensed Pharmacy Technician in New Jersey, with a strong foundation in sterile compounding and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a High School Diploma or equivalent credential.
• Active Pharmacy Technician registration with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
• PTCB certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Strong baseline knowledge of sterile product preparation and aseptic technique.
• Prior hospital pharmacy or sterile cleanroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile intravenous admixtures and ensure safe delivery to patients.
• Operate dispensing systems and compounding tools per protocol.
• Assist pharmacists and clinical teams during compounding runs and medication tracking.
• Set up sterile trays, handle hazardous materials, and assist with inventory management.
• Monitor equipment and reporting any environmental deviations promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: 603 MONTROSE AVE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

Req #: 0000272181

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department: Home Infusion

Pay Range: $24.86 - $30.84 per hour

Location: 603 MONTROSE AVE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Infusion

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000272181

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $24.86 - $30.84 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, Infusion – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacy Technician - Oncology plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex technical, clerical, and compounding procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional pharmaceutical standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during medication preparation, ensuring accurate sterile compounding, delivering age‑specific care support, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the infusion center pharmacy department.

A typical day for a Pharmacy Technician, Infusion may include:

• Prepares sterile intravenous admixtures, clearly explains the process, and positions hazardous and non‑hazardous products for safe patient delivery
• Operates automated dispensing systems, Pyxis machines, biological safety cabinets, and compounding tools necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure environment
• Assist pharmacists and clinical teams during compounding runs and medication tracking by auditing, circulating, or monitoring cleanroom activities
• Sets up sterile trays and essential compounding supplies following aseptic technique, handles hazardous materials, and reviews inventories to assist with waste management
• Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts laminar airflow hoods, and reports equipment failures or environmental deviations immediately to leadership
• Monitors and calls out automated inventory levels, alerting pharmacy management team immediately to any changes in stock or expired product conditions
• Utilizes compounding tracking systems and hospital software to enter accurately identified and verified records of mixtures, and retrieves old batch logs when necessary
• Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy protocols including USP 797, USP 800, math calculations, and generic‑trade name relationships
• Collaborates professionally in an ambulatory infusion and cancer center environment, working in close cooperation with nursing, medical, and technical staff
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi‑task duties and function under significant time pressures

This Role Might Be For You If

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
• You have knowledge of healthcare informatics that are vital for entry and documentation of patient activities in the pharmacy documentation database.
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast‑paced retail environment
• You work as a team player, and enhances team effectiveness through dependability.
• 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
• 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, Infusion Opportunity

• Graduate with a High School Diploma or equivalent credential
• Must hold and maintain active registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required within 6 months of employment
• Strong baseline knowledge of sterile product preparation, including antineoplastic and hazardous compounding workflows
• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting or a sterile cleanroom environment is preferred

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