Pharmacy Technician

Oneida-Healthcare; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneida-Healthcare in Utica, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Support Clerk to stock and organize hospital pharmacy supplies, assist the pharmacist with filling orders, and perform minor clerical duties. You will unpack deliveries, verify items, maintain inventory, prepare supply orders, and keep simple records.

This role requires a high school diploma and accuracy in labeling and data entry, with day and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong clerical and record-keeping abilities recommended.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and keep legible records.

Responsibilities

• Stock and store pharmacy supplies under supervision.
• Fill orders for hospital pharmacy and verify items.
• Unpack deliveries and refrigerate perishables when needed.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare supply orders.
• Prepare pharmacy labels and record transactions.
• Keep work area clean and assist with other duties.
• Dispose of unused or outdated drugs as directed.

Skills

Stocking supplies

Inventory control

Clerical aptitude

Legible handwriting

Simple arithmetic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate - Oneida, NY 13421

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.86 Hourly

Job Shift: Days/Evenings

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is responsible work involving stocking a variety of pharmacy supply items of considerable value, assisting the Pharmacist in filling orders and performing minor clerical duties. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director; does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Fills supply orders under direction of the Pharmacist from pharmacy stores for various sections of the hospital;
• Unpacks and stores pharmacy supplies, verifies items received and stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators;
• Checks invoices against delivered orders to insure that correct items are received, charges are correct and that there is no breakage;
• Maintains inventory of supplies and pharmacy equipment and prepares orders for new supplies at Pharmacists request;
• Maintains a variety of simple control records for supplies received and issued and makes reports as required;
• Computes cost of individual items or units from bulk supplies;
• Types labels for medications issued by the hospital pharmacy and records transactions in the pharmacy log;
• Performs miscellaneous duties in the pharmacy such as keeping the work area clean and orderly, cleaning equipment and running errands;
• May be required to dispose of unused or outdated drugs and other pharmacy supplies at the direction of the Pharmacy Director.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of methods and practices used in receiving, storing, maintaining and issuing supplies and equipment;
• Working knowledge of inventory records keeping;
• Ability to write legibly;
• Ability to keep simple records;
• Ability to make simple arithmetical computations;
• Clerical aptitude;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.