Certified Pharmacy Technician, Retail Pharmacy, Part Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record keeping across the department, satellites, and patient care areas.

Requires a high school diploma, 2-3 years of technician experience preferred, registration and certification, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to handle interruptions and emergencies; salary ranges from $22.99 to $28.74 per hour, with full benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician registration and certification required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under time constraints.
• Good communication with health-system staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation and distribution.

Skills

Pharmacy registration eligible

Pharmacy technician certification

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritization

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College courses preferred

Job description

Position Summary

To assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record keeping functions of pharmaceutical supplies and perform a variety of technical pharmacy services in the Department, designated satellites, and service and patient care areas.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent. College courses preferred.

Experience

Two to three years pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Special Skills

• Must possess or be eligible for pharmacy technician registration.
• Pharmacy technician certification required.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Effective communication skills (orally and in writing).
• Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $22.99 - $28.74 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Company Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.