Pharmacy Specialist - Per Diem

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for evening shifts. Under supervision, you will assist in packaging, distribution of drugs, and support ambulatory and inpatient services. You will handle inventory, IV drug preparation, and cassettes with meticulous accuracy and speed.

The role requires NYS licensure, PCTB certification, and strong customer service skills. Daily duties include filling, labeling, and maintaining stock while ensuring security and correct

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with NYS license required.
• PCTB Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and pharmaceutical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Fills unit dose medication cassettes accurately.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper stocking.
• Performs IV and sterile product handling per procedures.
• Assists with labeling, dispensing and patient interactions.
• Records and reconciles daily workload and production sheets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Inventory control

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician

NYS Pharmacy Technician license

PCTB Certification

Tools

MS Windows

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:RX - Moses DayBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:EveningWork Days:EVENINGS VARYScheduled Hours:12:30PM - 8:30PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$37.54For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryUnder direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with specific and detailed instructions assist in the packaging, manufacturing, distribution of drugs and supplies. Performs various nonjudgemental functions in all areas of the department including, ambulatory and inpatient drug distribution, sterile product preparation, manufacturing and packaging as well as provision of ambulatory services. Responsible for the procurement of inventory and inventory control. Performs other related duties and utilized automated and computerized technology as required.Essential FunctionsFills unit dose medication cassettes utilizing appropriate fill lists, accurate daily census reports. Records doses used and prepares cassettes for pharmacist verification*Cassettes and medication prepared with zero error on a timely basis in accordance with medical center guidelines and proceduresUpdates and backfills patient medication cassettes using census and supplemental fill lists*Census and supplemental fill lists are printed and medication cassettes are updated accurately with zero errorCassettes are labeled neatly and accurately with patient name*Medication cassettes are labeled accurately with zero errorExchanges medication cassettes according to a predetermined procedure and schedule*Medication cassettes delivered to correct unit, on time and exchanged correctly. Bulk medications are removed from used patient bins and are placed in the current bin.Returns all unused medications back to stock*Cassette filling area neat and clean with all re-suable medications returned to stock. Expired or unusable mediations placed in designated area.Ensures appropriate cassette floor stock is correct, replrnished, not overfilled, meets par level and expired medications removed*Floor stock medications replenished, meet par levels, no expired medications found.Credits returned IVs and cassette medications to appropriate patient account and in a timely fashion*Dose reconciliation performed daily with zero errorMaintains an inventory of drugs and supplies in assigned work area, ensuring proper security , storage and dating*Work area adequately stocked. Prepares stock list as needed. No excessive stock or outdated medication.Prepares orders to restock toe production/sterile products areas with drugs, solutions and IV manufacturing equipment*Adequate stocking for optimal work performanceDecrements and documents movements of IV drugs from freezer and labels drugs with appropriate expiration date*Accurate removal and labeling of the IV medications with zero errorPrepares doses of sterile IV medication, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy products using aseptic techniques and labels correctly*Preparations are 100% accurate and sterile. Labels prepared with zero errorCompletes production sheets and manufacturing records for IV drugs and medications prepared in the bulk production/manufacturing area*Production sheets and manufacturing records are completed 100% with all required informationRefills and documents movements of CAC, Ambulatory Emergency, Transport and RSI kits. Handle delivery of CAC kits throughout main hospital facility*Completes record keeping of location of kit movement and refills kits with zero error. Responds to calls for emergency boxes expeditiouslySorting, recording and proper disposal of expired/contaminated drugs as well as recycling those preparations returned to pharmacy*Proper handling and disposal of medications prepared in the bulk compounding area and proper reuse of still useful and efficacious medicationsBulk manufacturing and packaging of unit dose liquid and solid dosage forms as well as preparing controlled drugs for dispensing and assisting the pharmacist in compounding preparations*Accurate preparation of unit dose medications and compounded preparations with zero errorAssists with filling ambulatory prescriptions*Removes medication from shelf to fill prescription and adheres to policy and procedure with zero errorAssists pharmacist with collecting pertinent patient information and enters into the ambulatory pharmacy computer*Information collected and entered into the ambulatory pharmacy computer is 100% accurateSubmits claims and verifies payment with PBMs*Submission forms are 100% accurate and complete. Reviews reimbursement records for correctnessInteracts with patient regarding prescription orders*Collects accurate patient information, courteous to all patients, uses discretion and ensures patient confidentialityFiles prescription records according to regulation and policy and procedure*Prescriptions are filed in accordance with policy and procedurePerforms patient care area inspections as assigned*Performs routine inspectionsRecords daily workload statistics such as number IV and oral pediatric syringes prepared*Workload statistics are recorded accurately on the appropriate log sheet every dayAssists customers at doors/window*Customer service provided in a timely and courteous mannerReceives drugs and supplies, verifies quantity received, indicates price when necessary and places drugs and supplies in appropriate area of pharmacy. Stock is rotated when appropriate*Drugs and supplies received and accounted for on invoice. Informs supervisor of shortages and/or drugs not shipped. Prices are marked correctly on medication containers, and order is placed in stock correctlyChecks pharmacy inventory routinely for outdated and other unusable medications. Arranges that replacemtns are received*No outdated or unusable inventory found in the pharmacyProcures medications and supplies from vendors utilizing automated technology as needed and ensures that credits are received*Adequate supply of medication is available at all timesMaintains records of floor stock transactions and charging*Ensures that unit is charged for floor. stock medications inventory control computer systemEnsures that appropriate floor stock medications are in appropriate supply unit and in other areas of the hospital where floor stock medications are approved*No excess floor stock medications on unitsMaintains an inventory of drugs and supplies in assigned work area, ensuring proper security, storage and dating*Work area adequately stocked with no outdated medication.Maintains work area and entire pharmacy in clean and orderly condition*Pharmacy work areas kept clean at all timesAnswers telephone politely and professionally*Picks up phone quickly, states name and location when telephone is answered. Helpful to caller, forward call to pharmacist when necessary.Assists with filling of labels and orders as received at the door/window*Labels and orders are filled with 100% accuracy. Takes initiative to fill medication orders and orders without first being asked.Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED is required.Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician.Valid NYS Pharmacy Technician license and registration is required.Valid PCTB Certification is required.Knowledge or pharmaceuticals and inventory control practices and procedures.MS Windows environment or other business or pharmacy computer system literacy.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.