Pharmacy Technician

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparation, dispensing, manufacturing and repackaging of medications within a hospital setting.

The role supports pharmacists in non-professional tasks, maintains inventories, and ensures accurate labeling and record-keeping. Applicants should have a Pharmacy Technician Training Program, NYS license, and PTCB/NHA certification as required by hiring timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• National certification (PTCB/NHA) required when hired on/after 3/1/21.
• Current NYS registered Pharmacy Technician license required when hired on/after 4/25/21.
• Two years of hospital pharmacy tech experience with computerized system preferred.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.
• Ability to learn computerized hospital pharmacy system.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and dispensing medications; packages, labels and stocks unit dose carts.
• Transports pharmacy materials and maintains inventory records at workstations.
• Maintains IV records and prepares IV additives under pharmacist direction.
• Assists in extemporaneous compounding and labeling of injectable medications.
• Enters orders into the computer terminal and supports inventory control.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Medication labeling

Record keeping

IV preparation

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

NYS Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job Description

Assists in the preparation, dispensing, manufacturing and repackaging of medications. Assists in maintaining records and reports. Maintains sufficient inventories at workstations.

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Job Responsibility

Assists Registered Pharmacist in the non-professional (non-judgmental) aspects of preparing and dispensing medication: Fills, packages, labels and stocks unit dose cart from patient profile card or computerized pick list; brings cart to nursing unit according to predetermined schedule. Makes other deliveries, as required; Fills bottles or other package forms with measured amount of medication either manually or mechanically; Labels containers of drugs according to department specification, either manually or mechanically; Assists in clean air room, using sterile technique in filling and labeling injectable prescriptions; Assists in preparation of IV additives; Fills medication orders in inpatient area; and Responsible for extemporaneous medication packaging, as required. Assists Registered Pharmacist in maintaining a variety of records and reports: Maintains IV records with Pharmacist direction; Maintains records for medication in inpatient area; Maintains records of preparation of extemporaneous medications; Assists in the maintenance of statistics and records for all medication orders; and Enters orders into computer terminal. Maintains sufficient inventory at workstations in Pharmacy: Transports required pharmacy material, as necessary; Receives and maintains records of stock and inventory control; Assists in material control by maintaining records and inventories; Maintains placement of sufficient daily inventory of supplies to all areas of Pharmacy to assure efficient operating conditions. Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program OR Equivalent hospital pharmacy experience, required. Current national certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)/National Healthcare Association (NHA), required when hired on/after 3/1/21. Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in NYS, required when hired on/after 4/25/21. Two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy with a computerized system, preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, where applicable. Ability to learn computerized hospital pharmacy system.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).