Staff Certified Pharmacy Technician

Adecco; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) Plan

Skills Training

Medical Benefits

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Staff Pharmacy Technician in Newark, NJ to support pharmacy operations and patient-centered service. The role involves prescription processing, medication preparation, insurance billing, and inventory management under supervision of pharmacists.

Shifts include weekdays and occasional Saturdays; pay is $23.00/hr. This temporary position offers weekly pay and industry-specific benefits through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required.
• New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration/credentials as required.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience required; hospital, specialty, 340B, or health-system pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems, prescription data entry, insurance adjudication, and medication billing.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions, patient demographics, insurance information, and other patient data accurately into the pharmacy system.
• Process prescription refills and conduct outbound medication adherence calls.
• Select and prepare medications and related supplies based on pharmacist-verified prescriptions.
• Identify and handle refrigerated, hazardous, specialty, and other medications requiring special storage or handling.
• Resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance programs.
• Perform insurance adjudication, test claims, medication billing, telephone support, filing, and other clerical duties.
• Assist with medication delivery programs, including Meds-to-Beds, home delivery, shipping, and clinic delivery.
• Maintain medication inventory levels and assist with purchasing and inventory control.
• Monitor expiration dates and conduct routine storage and floor inspections.
• Support quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, and medication-safety initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> requirements.
• Follow all regulations regarding dispensing, storage, handling, controlled substances, and medication safety.
• Support 340B program compliance and specialty accreditation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and departmental training.
• Protect patient confidentiality and provide patient-centered service.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Prescription data entry

Insurance adjudication

Medication billing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

PTCB or ExCPT Certification

New Jersey registration/credentials

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and provide high-quality, patient-centered service. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will assist with prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution, insurance billing, inventory management, medication adherence, and pharmacy compliance activities while working closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Location: Newark, NJ

Employee Type: Temporary

• Pharmacy Technician will be assigned one of the following shifts

  • Monday- Friday:

    • 9:30AM - 6:00PM

    • 10 AM - 6:30PM

  • Saturday ( 1-2 times a month)

    • 8-4

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions, patient demographics, insurance information, and other patient data accurately into the pharmacy system.
• Process prescription refills and conduct outbound medication adherence calls.
• Select and prepare medications and related supplies based on pharmacist-verified prescriptions.
• Identify and appropriately handle refrigerated, hazardous, specialty, and other medications requiring special storage or handling.
• Resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance programs.
• Perform insurance adjudication, test claims, medication billing, telephone support, filing, and other clerical duties.
• Assist with medication delivery programs, including Meds-to-Beds, home delivery, shipping, and clinic delivery.
• Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels and assist with purchasing and inventory control.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and conduct routine pharmacy storage and floor inspections.
• Support quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, medication-error reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> requirements as applicable.
• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations regarding medication dispensing, storage, handling, controlled substances, and medication safety.
• Support compliance with 340B program requirements and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and departmental training.
• Protect patient confidentiality and consistently demonstrate professional, patient-centered customer service.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required.
• New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration/credentials as required.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience required; hospital, specialty, 340B, or health-system pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems, prescription data entry, insurance adjudication, and medication billing.
• Knowledge of medication handling, storage, inventory control, and pharmacy safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process prescriptions and patient information.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

Why Join Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with a leading healthcare organization.
• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment.
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Skills Training
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This role is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.

Pay Details: $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

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