Certified Pharmacy Technician

Cooper University Hospital·Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$19 - $27/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Practice for this role

Certified Pharmacy Technician · $19 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in New Jersey ($43.00/hr, n=154)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 154 posted pharmacy roles in New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 14th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the New Jersey median for pharmacy roles.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists registered pharmacists in the accurate and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Responsibilities include sterile compounding, inventory management, and the collection of patient medication histories.

About Us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County.

The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C.

Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services.

We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.

Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description The Certified Pharmacy technician performs supportive duties to assist registered pharmacists to accurately and safely dispense and distribute medications.

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, certified technicians may perform sterile compounding, inventory control and ordering, restocking of automated cabinets, repackaging of medications, collection of medication histories, and other duties delegated to them.

Experience Required 2 year's preferred Education Requirements High School Diploma Associate's Degree Preferred License/Certification Requirements High School Diploma Associate's Degree Preferred Special Requirements BOP registration application within 10 days of hire Certification within 90 days of hire Salary Min ($) USD $19.00 Salary Max ($) USD $27.50

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, with an associate's degree preferred. Applicants are required to obtain pharmacy technician certification within 90 days of hire and register with the Board of Pharmacy within 10 days.

high school
associate degree
Inventory control
Pharmacy support
Sterile compounding
Medication history collection
Medication distribution
Automated cabinet restocking

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Professional development
On-site early education center

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $27/hr
Location: Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Closes: Sep 3, 2027
Application: Employer website

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