Inventory Coordinator, Pharmacy, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System 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.

Responsibilities include receiving pharmaceutical products, maintaining floor stock systems, and providing technician support as needed in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires CPhT certification, NJ registration, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a valid CPhT certification are required.
• NJ Pharmacy Technician Registration must be current.
• Associate degree or college coursework preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase drugs and supplies for Pharmacy under Pharmacy supervision.
• Manage floor stock drugs and inventory for the Pharmacy Department.
• Receive pharmaceutical products and maintain inventory records.
• Support floor stock meds systems and function as a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Pharmacy information systems

Medication purchasing

Communication skills

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma

CPhT certification

NJ Pharmacy Technician Registration

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Pyxis

Inventory software

Pharmacy information systems

Microsoft Office

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, 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.