Pharmacy Assistant: IV Room & Med Tech Support

Samaritan Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team on the Day Shift. You will assist with preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, while maintaining compliance with department policies and Joint Commission standards.

The role emphasizes inventory control, charge entry, and IV room responsibilities. Prior pharmacy experience is valued; NYS registration and sterile compounding certification are required for IV duties.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pharmacy-related work experience is desired.
• NYS registration and sterile compounding certificate required for IV room duties.
• Willingness to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Maintains knowledge of department policies and Joint Commission standards.
• Handles inventory control, stock rotation and medication audits.
• Enter medication charges accurately and support IV room duties.
• Operate Meditech and Omnicell systems and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Inventory awareness

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred

Tools

Meditech

Omnicell

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team on the Day Shift. You will assist with preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, while maintaining compliance with department policies and Joint Commission standards.

The role emphasizes inventory control, charge entry, and IV room responsibilities. Prior pharmacy experience is valued; NYS registration and sterile compounding certification are required for IV duties.