Pharmacy Tech Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Westwood, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift, full-time Pharmacy Technologist Specialist in Westwood, NJ. The role focuses on managing technician specialty practice areas, supporting the pharmacist, and ensuring accurate medication preparation and inventory control.

The position requires 3+ years of hospital pharmacy tech experience, active CPhT, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Associates/bachelors preferred, with opportunities for growth and a supportive, patient-centered work environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• 3+ years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• 1 year of experience with an identified specialty system/process.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy.
• 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

• Day-to-day operations of technician specialty practice areas (billing, diversion, automation, medication history, and others).
• Provide user support, perform maintenance activities and troubleshooting, monitor proper functionality, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates upgrade testing activities, education, and serves as the subject matter expert for the technician specialty practice area.
• Under supervision of a pharmacist, assist in technical, non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing, mixing IVs, managing inventory, and assisting in pharmacy operations.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacy technician

Attention to detail

Education

Associates/bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technologist Specialist 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-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Explore Career Pathways for Pharmacy Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The pharmacy technician specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of technician specialty practice areas (billing, diversion, automation, medication history, and others).
• They will provide user support, perform maintenance activities and troubleshooting, monitor proper functionality, and ensure policies and procedures are both documented and followed.
• Coordinates upgrade testing activities, education, and serves as the subject matter expert for the technician specialty practice area.
• Does related work, as required, and, under the supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the technical, non-clinical aspects of preparing medications for dispensing, mixing IVs, managing inventory, and assist in pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED.
• 3+ years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience (inclusive of training programs).
• 1 year of experience with an identified specialty system/process.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy.
• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associates/bachelor's degree.
• PTCB/ASHP Specialty Credentials.

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.