Pharmacy Technician I, Certified Full time Night shift

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications. This role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care across various age groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for pharmacy technician registration.
• Pharmacy technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation and distribution.
• Perform technical pharmacy services in various care areas.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

College Courses

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record keeping functions of pharmaceutical supplies and perform a variety of technical pharmacy services in the Department, designated satellites, and service and patient care areas.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent. College courses preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Two to three years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must possess or be eligible for pharmacy technician registration. Pharmacy technician certification required. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests. Effective communication skills (orally and in writing). Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Night (United States of America)

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.