Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Per Diem

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 24,121 - 38,187; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health care organization in Binghamton, NY, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. You will assist in medication distribution and sterile compounding while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience is preferred. The role offers a pay range of $17.51-$27.72 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required for hire.
• Previous Pharmacy Technician Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routine review of inventory to ensure appropriate quantities are available.
• Stock automated dispensing cabinets and utilize safety tools.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Participate in audits and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Assist in training and development of new staff.

Skills

Inventory Management

Safe Medication Distribution

Sterile Compounding

Quality Improvement

Employee Engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and in accordance with all applicable laws and department policies, assists the pharmacist in all aspects of medication, IV solution, and pharmaceutical supply distribution systems.

Job Description

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and the standard policies and procedures of the department, assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the medication, IV solution, and pharmaceutical supply distribution systems.

Education, License & Cert

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required for hire
• All Technicians will be encouraged to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Supporting educational material will be provided.

Experience

• Previous Pharmacy Technician Experience Preferred.

Essential Functions

• Inventory Management: Routine review of inventory to ensure appropriate quantities are available to meet patient needs; performs accurate cycle counts; ensures safe storage of all medications according to manufacturer recommendations and established practices; assists in receiving, verification, documentation, unpacking and placing into inventory medications and supplies and reports any discrepancies as necessary.
• Safe Medication Distribution: Stock automated dispensing cabinets; utilizes all medication safety tools including barcode scanning, routine/double checking and compounded preparation aides (expected compliance 100%); accurate, timely delivery of medications to nursing units and procedural areas; participates in routine medication distribution activities including cart-fill, restocks, floor stock requests, repackaging and preparation for dispensing with a focus on safety and accuracy; returns and appropriately processes unused medications with understanding of impact on charging and necessary credit processes.
• Sterile Compounding: Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic technique; ensures adherence to all established 797 requirements; attends all training and passes required competencies and testing; maintains compliance with routine cleaning and maintenance of cleanroom spaces as identified in SOPs; ensures timely completion of all required documentation for cleaning, compounding, and competencies.
• Quality Improvement: Participates in audits and other evaluation techniques to monitor regulatory compliance; completes all competency and skill assessment requirements; participates on teams, project workstreams, committees or data collection projects as needed; identifies and communicates areas for quality improvement; contributes to department goals through individual goals and routine/annual planning.
• Employee Engagement: Actively participates in orientation, education, and training programs; demonstrates good oral and written communication skills; assists in training and development of new staff; participates in huddles and staff meetings; learns from mistakes and promotes constructive feedback; engages in other duties as observed by manager or supervisor.

Pay Range: $17.51-$27.72 per hour DOE

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non-profit, integrated, physician-led organization serving the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice includes over 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offering 47 specialties through a regional office network serving 22 communities.

Guthrie Medical Education Programs include various residencies and fellowships. Guthrie is a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.