Pharmacy Technician

Catholic Health; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's St. Charles Campus (Good Samaritan University Hospital) in Port Jefferson, NY, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, manage inventory, and maintain patient records. The role works under supervision to ensure accurate medication distribution and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include NYS Pharmacy Technician license, PTCB/NHA certification, and basic computer skills. High school diploma required; 2–3 years of pharmacy experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; college courses desirable.
• PTCB or NHA Certification required.
• New York State Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Basic computer skills.
• 2–3 years of pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes floor stock medications on nursing units accurately, fills floor stock requests accurately and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Identifies medications no longer in use on units, returns medications to pharmacy, and appropriately manages such medications.
• Assists in receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner. Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention.
• Assists with Pyxis inventory.
• Pre-pack medications in ready to use format.
• Fills mediation cassettes.

Skills

PTCB/NHA Certification

New York license

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

New York State Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes floor stock medications on nursing units accurately, fills floor stock requests accurately and maintains appropriate documentation
• Identifies medications no longer in use in on units, returns medications to pharmacy, and appropriately manages such medications
• Assists in receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations
• Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner. Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention
• Assists with Pyxis inventory
• Pre-pack medications in ready to use format
• Fills mediation cassettes

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; college courses desirable
• PTCB or NHA Certification required
• New York State Pharmacy Technician license required
• Basic computer skills
• 2 – 3 years of pharmacy experience preferred, but not required

Salary Range

USD $32.36 - USD $40.46 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.