Hospital Pharmacy Technician

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time TH Pharmacy Assistant in New York, NY. In this role you will support pharmacists by preparing and distributing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and assisting with third‑party adjudication while maintaining patient records.

You will stock medications, conduct routine inventory checks, ensure safe and accurate restocking, and deliver bedside medications through the meds‑to‑beds program when needed.

Qualifications

• New York State Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• National Certification plus 6‑months of Pharmacy Technician experience, and New York State Pharmacy Technician license within 6‑months.
• 1‑year of Pharmacy Technician experience (or successful completion of a military or other accredited Pharmacy Technician training program). Will be required to receive the National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18‑months of hire and New York State Pharmacy Technician License within 6‑months of national certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and maintaining patient records as directed by the Associate Director of Pharmacy; enter all medication orders for verification.
• Order, receive, and stock inventory from medication distributor daily; repack bulk pharmaceuticals.
• Deliver discharge medication to patient bedside through the meds‑to‑beds program, as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

New York State Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Pharmacy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time TH Pharmacy Assistant. The successful candidate will:

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and maintaining patient records as directed by the Associate Director of Pharmacy; enter all medication orders for verification.
• Order, receive, and stock inventory from medication distributor daily; repack bulk pharmaceuticals.
• Participate in inventory functions, such as conducting routine expired drug checks, including, but not limited to, to recall removal with communication to the Pharmacist.
• Demonstrate competency in restocking, unloading, refilling, and discrepancy resolution; prioritizes work to ensure completion of all task prior to end of shift.
• Maintain sanitary and orderly conditions; clean and maintain equipment with proper documentation in logs as per policy and procedures.
• Utilize several information systems and interact with service providers, patients and family member while documenting call activity.
• Process prescription refills and new orders, to include: obtaining appropriate information from patient, refill confirmation when appropriate, review pending refills with the supervising Pharmacist, generate refill documentation, and process third party claim adjudication.
• Provide one stop resolution, demonstrating excellent customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Dispense the required drug information paperwork for each prescription at point of sale, and offer counseling by a Pharmacist.
• Deliver discharge medication to patient bedside through the meds‑to‑beds program, as needed.
• Maintain competence required for current position; if PTCB certified at the time of hire, maintain certification in good standing; complete all ongoing education and training as assigned by the department.
• Contribute to the organization’s overall process improvement activities; demonstrate critical thinking skills in identifying and analyzing problems and recommending solutions; demonstrate competency of all department policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety as it relates to identifying safety and security risks proactively, and working to prevent injuries and/or harm to patients, visitors, or members of the SUNY Downstate community; observe the patient safety goals and commit to safe behavior and standards.
• Interact with others in a positive and friendly manner; adhere to patient experience philosophy and customer service standards; represent SUNY Downstate in a positive manner, focusing on institutional core values, which drive innovation and discovery, respect of people, service to community; value integrity and embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient/family special needs, and be accountable for addressing each special need (unique personal history, physical limitations, belief system, language, communication style, literacy, health status).
• Use ethical principles to guide decision and actions; recognize the value of each individual within a diverse and multicultural environment; treats others with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate/model effective communication skills when interacting with customers, visitors, patients and co‑workers; give and accepts constructive feedback; welcome and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Deliver medication to patients at bedside required by the Meds‑to‑Beds Program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• New York State Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6‑months of Pharmacy Technician experience, and New York State Pharmacy Technician license within 6‑months.
• 1‑year of Pharmacy Technician experience (or successful completion of a military or other accredited Pharmacy Technician training program). Will be required to receive the National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18‑months of hire and New York State Pharmacy Technician License within 6‑months of national certification.

Additionally

• Strong ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other basic programs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.