Pharmacy Technician I, Certified, Retail Pharmacy, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in pharmaceutical preparation and distribution at The Valley Hospital-Paramus. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience in a pharmacy setting. This role involves collaborative work with healthcare staff and attention to detail in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for pharmacy technician registration.
• 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in pharmaceutical preparation and distribution.
• Perform various technical pharmacy services.
• Maintain records of pharmaceutical supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College courses preferred

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.
• 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

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: $21.36 - $26.70 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, hereditary traits, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, military service, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.