Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Certified
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000256463
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $28.41 - $29.83 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 Certified – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, they ensure that medications are prepared, distributed, and tracked in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for managing drug distribution workflows, maintaining automated dispensing systems, restocking emergency carts, and providing high-quality technical support to the pharmacy department.
A typical day for an Pharmacy Technician may include:
- Manages drug distribution workflows by collecting, processing, and preparing medication orders accurately prior to distribution.
- Refills unit-dosed medication bins systematically and delivers prepared medications safely to assigned nursing units.
- Coordinates medication logistics related to patient transfers and discharges, ensuring accurate record-keeping and medication tracking.
- Executes secure delivery of controlled substances to all designated hospital areas in strict compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversees the maintenance and routine replenishment of all Pyxis automatic dispensing machines across the facility.
- Performs inventory audits to check for, document, and remove expired medications from active pharmacy and floor stock.
- Restocks and seals emergency code carts rapidly and accurately to ensure readiness for critical patient care situations.
- Prepares and labels outpatient prescriptions precisely for pharmacist verification and patient pickup.
- Compounds non-sterile pharmaceuticals extemporaneously, applying accurate labels and measurements based on department formulations.
- Utilizes pharmacy software systems efficiently to track inventory, update patient profiles, and maintain department documentation.
- Collaborates closely with pharmacists and nursing staff to deliver timely service and resolve distribution discrepancies.
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, professional communication defines how you interact with pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare colleagues.
- Attention to detail and procedural precision guide your work every day, understanding that distribution errors have serious consequences.
- You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced inpatient or outpatient pharmacy environment.
- Patient safety, accurate medication labeling, and delivering high-quality technical care are your top priorities.
- You enjoy working collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Continuous learning, technical competence, and operational efficiency motivate you to excel in your daily tasks.
- Creating a secure, organized, and legally compliant medication supply chain is central to your professional approach.
To be considered for this Pharmacy Technician opportunity:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent required; must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Must be registered with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required, or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and actively maintained.
- Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail environment is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with clinical systems such as Pyxis automated dispensing machines and EPIC pharmacy software is a strong asset.
- Flexibility to follow workflows, adapt to changing schedules, and maintain high standards of patient safety.
