Staff Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking an experienced Staff Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and provide high-quality, patient-centered service. The Pharmacy Technician will assist with prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution, insurance billing, inventory management, medication adherence, and pharmacy compliance activities while working closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Location: Newark, NJ

Employee Type: Temporary

• Pharmacy Technician will be assigned one of the following shifts

  • Monday- Friday:

    • 9:30AM - 6:00PM

    • 10 AM - 6:30PM

  • Saturday ( 1-2 times a month)

    • 8-4

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions, patient demographics, insurance information, and other patient data accurately into the pharmacy system.

• Process prescription refills and conduct outbound medication adherence calls.

• Select and prepare medications and related supplies based on pharmacist-verified prescriptions.

• Identify and appropriately handle refrigerated, hazardous, specialty, and other medications requiring special storage or handling.

• Resolve insurance-related issues and assist patients with financial assistance programs.

• Perform insurance adjudication, test claims, medication billing, telephone support, filing, and other clerical duties.

• Assist with medication delivery programs, including Meds-to-Beds, home delivery, shipping, and clinic delivery.

• Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels and assist with purchasing and inventory control.

• Monitor medication expiration dates and conduct routine pharmacy storage and floor inspections.

• Support quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, medication-error reduction, and productivity initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with USP <795> , <797> , and <800> requirements as applicable.

• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations regarding medication dispensing, storage, handling, controlled substances, and medication safety.

• Support compliance with 340B program requirements and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.

• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and departmental training.

• Protect patient confidentiality and consistently demonstrate professional, patient-centered customer service.

• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required.

• New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration/credentials as required.

• Previous pharmacy technician experience required; hospital, specialty, 340B, or health-system pharmacy experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with pharmacy computer systems, prescription data entry, insurance adjudication, and medication billing.

• Knowledge of medication handling, storage, inventory control, and pharmacy safety practices.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process prescriptions and patient information.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

Why Join Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with a leading healthcare organization.

• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends.

• Competitive weekly pay.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment.

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Plan

• Skills Training

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This role is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

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Pay Details: $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.