Certified Pharmacy Technician I, Per Diem, Day
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This posting states $22.99–$28.74 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in New Jersey post a median of $24.38 an hour, the middle half $23.13–$26, across 69 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Pharmacy technicians employed in New Jersey earn a median of $19.04 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare gives Valley Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New Jersey's hospitals average 3.2). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New Jersey hospitals by rating.
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About the job
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
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: $22.99 - $28.74 (per hour)
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.
From Valley Health System (New Jersey)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Valley Health System (New Jersey)
Valley Health System is a regional health system made up of The Valley Hospital (370 (source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)) licensed beds) in Paramus, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care, serving northern New Jersey and southern New York. Source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)
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