PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team. You will assist the pharmacist in preparing, dispensing and distributing medications, operate Meditech and Omnicell, and ensure accurate medication charges.

The position requires at least one year of pharmacy experience, NYS registration, sterile compounding certification for IV room duties, and a goal to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year. Day shift, full-time, onsite.

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy work experience preferred.
• NYS registration and sterile compounding certificate required for IV room duties.
• Goal to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
• Performs inventory control tasks including rotating stock and medication audits.
• Delivers accurate medication charges and maintains IV room certification.

Skills

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

NYS Pharmacy Registration

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Sterile compounding certificate

Tools

Meditech

Omnicell

Job description

## PHARMACY ASSISTANTApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Samaritan Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3291Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.8471 SMC PHARMACYPay Range:$17.97 - $27.86Care for our community, and your career.* Must communicate effectively and show eagerness to learn* Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.* Obtains and maintains appropriate knowledge and understanding of the department Policies and Procedures as well as Joint Commission medication management standards.* Performs essential functions related to inventory control such as rotating stock, replenishing stock, performing medication audits and monitoring for outdates.* Performs activities as directed in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.* Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.* Operates computer systems and utilizes technology such as Meditech and Omnicell. May need to troubleshoot issues with equipment and discrepancies.* Responsible for entering medication charges in system accurately.* Performs essential functions related to maintaining IV room certification such as cleaning of IV room and surrounding areas.* *The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned in alignment with experience and education. (For example, medication historian duties, or IV room duties.)*At least one year of previous pharmacy work experience is desired. The goal is to achieve Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 year of date of hire. Retail experience preferred for medication historian role.NYS registration and sterile compounding certificate required for IV room compounding. Additional certifications might be required specific to job duties assigned.**Work Shift:**FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80