Pharmacy Technician, Part Time

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jul 25, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Pharmacy Technician, Part Time
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Pharmacy
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Pulmonary-Meb
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Pharmacy Technician will support both the Adult and Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) programs at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital by assisting with medication access, education, and patient support. This role ensures timely and effective pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary CF care team, with the goal of improving treatment adherence and patient outcomes. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Facilitate prior authorizations, insurance claims, and specialty pharmacy coordination for CF-specific medications (e.g., CFTR modulators, inhaled antibiotics). Monitor and track prescription refills; escalate delays or denials to supervising pharmacist or care team. Liaise with patient assistance programs and foundations for financial support applications. Educate patients and families on medication delivery tools and schedules (under supervision). Provide adherence aids and educational handouts as directed by CF care team.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	160
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	24.070
Mid Range Salary	24.570
Maximum Salary	25.310
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Part Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School diploma or equivalent. National Certification required Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or at least one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. Proficiency in EMR systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Frequent walking or standing in clinical settings. Work Environment: Clinical outpatient setting within adult and pediatric CF programs. Interaction with patients, families, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary CF care team.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1582
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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