Pharmacy Technician 2-Per Diem-Day/Evening

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 to assist pharmacists with medications and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include medication delivery, inventory management, and clerical duties. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, PTCB Certification, and a registered Pharmacy Technician license. This position offers a critical role in supporting healthcare services both for inpatient and outpatient needs, ensuring medications are handled safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician license within 30 days with CT Department of Consumer Protection.
• Licensed within 6 months with NY Board of Pharmacy for those working in NY.
• Desired: Pharmacy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing.
• Handle inventory and identify/dispose of expired medications.
• Manage compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Computer skills

No prior experience required for Tech I

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PTCB Certification

Job description

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 2 will assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in timely, safe and cost-effective manner according to department policies, procedures, and practice standards supporting both inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health.

Responsibilities

1. Handles, pulls, labels, packages, compounds, and delivers medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
2. Helps maintain medication and supply inventory.
3. Identifies, pulls, and disposes of expired medications as needed.
4. Performs clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management.
5. Maintains compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completes and reviews audits such as manages temp logs, cleans logs, unit inspections, etc.
6. Manages automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
7. Refills and manages expiration dates of code carts, kits, medication trays etc.
8. Handles and delivers controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies.
9. Triages phone calls and transfers calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions.
10. Navigates electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
11. Understands the identification, handling and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).
12. Complies with all USP 795 and USP 797 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene.
13. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
14. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
15. Performs other duties as required.

Education, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: None for Tech I, Experience necessary for Tech 2 position
• PTCB Certification within 6 months
• License: Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Within 30 days with CT Department of Consumer Protection for those working in CT
• Within 6 months with NY Board of Pharmacy for those working in NY
• Desired: Pharmacy Technician experience, Computer skills, ability to multi-task and work independently

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.