Pharmacy Tech

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift, full-time Pharmacy Technician in Westwood, NJ to assist in technical and non-clinical medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision.

Requirements include 2+ years hospital pharmacy tech experience, sterile compounding training, active CPhT, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Benefits include tuition assistance, health coverage, PTO, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• Completion of sterile compounding training/competency (as required by State BOP).
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy, if required by the state of employment.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• The pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the technical and non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in pharmacy operations.
• Maintains competency in the compounding of sterile IV medications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient safety focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Sterile compounding training

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an day-shift, full-time, Pharmacy Technician in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-care maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Explore Career Pathways for Pharmacy Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the technical and non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in pharmacy operations.
• Maintains competency in the compounding of sterile IV medications.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience (inclusive of training programs).
• Completion of sterile compounding training/competency (as required by State BOP).
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy, if required by the state of employment.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.