Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Location: Pompton Plains, NJ
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 13- weeks
Domain: Healthcare
Pay Rate: $26 per hour
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Omnicell automated dispensing system experience
- EPIC experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Sterile IV preparation and aseptic technique
- Medication order filling, distribution, and inventory management
- Knowledge of medication safety, expiration checks, and controlled substance reconciliation
Secondary (Good to Have):
- Experience with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and hazardous drug handling
- Automated dispensing machine troubleshooting and maintenance
- Medication repackaging, barcoding, and labeling
- Experience with medication returns, recalls, and cart replenishment
- Knowledge of pharmacy documentation and quality improvement initiatives
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
POSITION OVERVIEW
Certified Pharmacy Technician will support hospital pharmacy operations in Pompton Plains, NJ, by accurately filling medication orders, preparing sterile IV medications, managing medication distribution and inventory, and maintaining automated dispensing machines. The role requires hands-on experience with Omnicell and EPIC, strong knowledge of sterile compounding, medication safety, and the ability to work efficiently with pharmacists and healthcare teams.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Medication Order Fulfillment: Accurately fill medication orders, prepare extemporaneous medications, replenish carts and kits, and document all related activities.
- Medication Distribution: Process requests, deliver medications to designated departments, and manage medication returns and discontinued medications.
- Sterile Compounding: Prepare IV medications using aseptic technique, assist with TPN preparation, handle hazardous drugs safely, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Omnicell Management: Replenish automated dispensing cabinets, resolve stock discrepancies, remove expired medications, reconcile controlled substances, and perform routine inspections.
- Inventory & Repackaging: Repackage and barcode medications, monitor expiration dates, process recalls, and maintain appropriate pharmacy stock levels.
- Teamwork & Customer Service: Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare staff, maintain efficient workflow, respond to requests professionally, and support quality improvement initiatives.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.
Certified Pharmacy Technician in Pompton Plains at Pacer Group
- Typical pay
- $56,160–$56,160
For context, most pharmacy technicians earn between $56,160–$56,160 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted last week.