PHARMACY TECH - CERTIFIED

System Support; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Valley Medical Center is seeking a certified pharmacy technician to assist under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include entering data, labeling medications, stocking dangerous drugs, and aiding in non-sterile and sterile compounding after training.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, problem-solving, and team skills, with proficiency in pharmacy software and Microsoft Office. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to mentor new coworkers.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED.
• ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician program preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or eligible within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enter and retrieve data in patient profiles/databases.
• Prepare and affix labels for medications.
• Stock dangerous drugs and retrieve from inventory.
• Non-sterile and sterile drug compounding after training.
• Support automated storage systems, floor stock and crash carts.
• Troubleshoot pharmacy equipment with proper training.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Keyboard proficiency

Microsoft Office

Team player

Flex scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Office printers

Job description

General Summary/Responsibilities:STATUS: Full-Time / 80h per pay periodDepartment: PharmacyShifts: 2:30-11:00 pmFacility: Upper Valley Medical CenterA certified pharmacy technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engage in the following activities to the extent that the activities do not require the exercise of professional judgment:Entering information into and retrieving information from a database or patient profilePreparing and affixing labelsStocking dangerous drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventoryCounting and pouring dangerous drugs into containersPlacing dangerous drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacistNon-sterile drug compounding following the completion of site-specific trainingSterile drug compounding following the completion of a site-specific trainingStocking automated drug storage systems, floor stock, and crash cartsQualificationsEducationMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDPreferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training programLicensure/Certification/RegistrationCertified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a “Certified Pharmacy Technician” or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.ExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experiencePreferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferredKnowledge/SkillsPossess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skillsAble to read and write printed material in EnglishProficiency with computer keyboard operationsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferredAbility to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentageAbility to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy softwarePossess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team memberFlexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers