Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Pharmacy Technician UCHC Central |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Pharmacology |
| Department |
UCHC Administration |
| Overview |
University Correctional Health Care (
UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey.
UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.
We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.
We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. |
| Posting Summary |
University Correctional Healthcare (
UCHC) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Central Regional Office, located in Trenton, NJ. Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy, performs a variety of technical functions for the correctional unit dose drug distribution system. Responsible for reviewing physician orders and prescriptions, maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, responding to requests for drug information, medication refill and 340b drug pricing program processing, and delivering medication to the appropriate units as necessary.
Duties include:
- Accurately profiles medication orders into the pharmacy information system.
- Ensures that outpatient prescriptions are accurately entered into the pharmacy information system.
- Ensures that medications are delivered to the proper nursing units, ancillary departments.
- Ensures that medications dispensed are correct drug/strength, dosage form/quality.
- Prepares controlled substance requests from nursing units for verification by the Registered Pharmacist.
- Documents additions/deletions of controlled substance medications in the appropriate section of the controlled substance record with appropriate signatures.
- Correctly totals and documents the running balance of controlled substance medications upon addition or deletion of controlled substance medications to/from nursing unit stock.
- Logs the controlled substances returned from nursing units into the proper pharmacy records and returns to stock or places with DEA returns.
- Prepares requests and restocks nursing units with floor stock medications and supplies.
- Fills floor stock and internal requisitions with the correct medication/strength/dosage form.
- Ensures that quantities do not exceed established par levels.
- Delivers floor stock and internal requisitions to nursing units on the same shift they are received.
- 4. Reorders pharmacy supplies from approved vendor.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
160 |
| Salary Details |
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| 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
35 |
| Standard Hours |
35.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a full onsite work arrangemen. |
| Union Description |
Teamsters 97 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
PERS |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- At least one (1) year of pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy. Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients with behavioral issues.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Working knowledge of psychiatric medications
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (
DOC) and adhere to all
DOC requirements. |
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST1417 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Trenton |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
Central Administration Office, located in Trenton, NJ |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Jun 29, 2026