PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications. You will maintain knowledge of department policies, procedures and Joint Commission standards, and support inventory control and medication charging.

Compensation is $17.97–$27.86 per hour. NYS registration with sterile compounding certificate is required for IV room work, and prior pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pharmacy work experience is desired.
• NYS registration and sterile compounding certificate required for IV room.
• Retail experience may be helpful for medication historian role.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
• Obtains and maintains knowledge of department Policies and Procedures and Joint Commission medication management standards.
• Performs inventory control tasks such as rotating stock, replenishing stock, audits and monitoring for outdates.
• Follows laws, hospital policies, and ensures accurate medication charging.
• Operates Meditech and Omnicell systems and provides exceptional customer service.
• Maintains IV room certification through cleaning and related duties.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

NYS registration

Sterile compounding certificate

Tools

Meditech

Omnicell

Job description

Location

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.8471 SMC PHARMACY Pay Range: $17.97 - $27.86

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference… and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.