Technician, Pharmacy

One-Brooklyn-Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

One-Brooklyn-Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform routine and supportive tasks under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist in New York. Responsibilities include packaging medications, taking inventory, and assisting with prescriptions. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with completion of a Technician training program. Experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred but not mandatory. The role demands good physical health due to extended standing and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is highly desired.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift items up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Package bulk medications into unit dose form.
• Take inventory and request restock of medication and supplies.
• Fill floor stock requisitions from hospital locations.
• Assist Pharmacist in filling patient/customer prescriptions.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile technique

Pharmacy calculations

Ability to use electronic record systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technicians perform routine, manipulative and supportive tasks as allowed by New York State Law under the close supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Package bulk medications into unit dose form using appropriate packaging equipment.
• Take inventory, request restock of medication and supplies.
• Reconcile medication orders against invoices, unpack stock, fill-in stock in storage areas and refill automated dispensing machines.
• Fill floor stock requisitions from various hospital locations and deliver supplies as needed including external hospital locations.
• Check dispensing areas for expiration of medications and remove from shelf and other dispensing areas.
• Assist Pharmacist in filling patient/customer prescriptions.
• Answer phone, handle request within authority and scope of job limits, prepare sterile products and follow protocol to compound drugs and dosage forms that are needed for patient care.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, neat and orderly and safe manner.
• Performs related assigned responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an acceptable Technician training program or have equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is highly desired and experience in community pharmacy is helpful; however, neither is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• After training, should demonstrate knowledge of competencies in sterile technique, unit dose distribution, packaging, unit inspections, brand and generic names, pharmacy calculations, and material management persons.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Possession of a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program is preferred.
• The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is the preferred certifying agency.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Must be in good physical health to be able to stand for long periods, unpack boxes containing medications, restock shelves, transport medication carts with a force up to 25 pounds and lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.