Pharmacy Tech

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day-shift, full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. The role involves preparing medications for dispensing under pharmacist supervision and supporting daily pharmacy operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of hospital pharmacy technician experience, sterile compounding training, an active Registered Pharmacy Technician license in good standing (as required by state), National

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• Completion of sterile compounding training/competency.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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

Hospital pharmacy experience

Sterile compounding

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Active Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Job description

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

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 financi al 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-art 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.