Inventory Coordinator, Pharmacy, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

FSAs and Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Extended Illness Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support materials management, purchase drugs and supplies, and manage floor stock inventory within the Pharmacy Department.

Requires CPhT certification and NJ registration; 3–5 years hospital tech experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with role, education, and licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.
• Current New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Associate degree or additional college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support materials management, purchase drugs and supplies under Pharmacy control.
• Manage floor stock drugs/inventory and receive pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain and support systems that provide floor stock meds.
• Function as a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy operations

Medication procurement

Inventory management

Pyxis automation

Controlled substances handling

Purchasing processes

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Pharmacy information systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

CPhT certification

New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmacy information systems

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Position Summary

To support the materials management area, purchase drugs and supplies under the control of Pharmacy, manage floor stock drugs/inventory, receive pharmaceutical products and inventory to the Pharmacy Department, maintain and support systems that provide floor stock meds, and function as a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required. Current New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration required. Associate degree or additional college coursework preferred.

Experience

Three to five years of hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred. Experience with medication purchasing, inventory management, automated dispensing cabinets, or pharmacy supply chain preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, medication procurement, inventory management, automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), controlled substance handling, and purchasing processes. Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature, dosage forms, strengths, storage requirements, and inventory control principles. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with pharmacy information systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office applications.

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

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: $29.34 - $36.67 (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, veterans 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.

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.