Pharmacy Technician II - Outpatient

Mohawk Valley Health Systems; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health Systems in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists with medication preparation and delivery, and to maintain records and inventories for safe operation of the pharmacy.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the role supports medication preparation, labeling, unit-dose cassettes, sterile products, and stock management while ensuring adherence to department policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year experience as Pharmacy Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing under direct supervision of the pharmacist, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling.
• Accurately prepares and labels medication from computer fill lists.
• Fills unit dose cassettes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepares stock solutions and compounded items.
• Prepares sterile product medications.
• Repackages medications per department policies.
• Performs Nursing Station Inspections and delivers controlled substances to nursing areas.
• Prepares code cart trays and special kits for nursing units.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas and checks patient medication bins at cassette exchanges.
• Reviews and restocks night medication cabinet and informs purchasing when medications need reordering.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year as Pharmacy Technician I

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Pharmacy Technician II utilizes special knowledge and background of drug terminology, assists pharmacists in the preparation and delivery of medications. Helps maintain records and drug inventories. Maintains dispensing and store room areas in neat, clean, and stocked condition for safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy. Assists pharmacist and the Pharmacy in provision or required services and meeting goals and objectives.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging and labeling functions
• Accurately prepares and labels medication for dispensing from computer fill lists
• Fills assigned unit dose cassettes in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately prepares stock solutions and compounded items
• Prepares enhanced sterile product medications
• Repackages medications according to department policies
• Performs Nursing Station Inspections
• Prepare controlled drugs for substocks on the nursing units
• Delivers controlled substances to nursing areas in a timely fashion
• Prepares lock boxes for anesthesia and PACU following prescribed department policies
• Demonstrates effective phone skills
• Performs weekly controlled substance inventories
• Prepares code cart trays and special kits for nursing units
• Accurately and efficiently delivers medications to patient care areas
• Consistently and thoroughly checks patient medication bins at cassette exchange
• Prepares Central Supply or Surgery order properly as assigned
• Reviews and restocks night medication cabinet
• Knowledge of the Admission, Discharge and Transfer procedures
• Informs pharmacy purchasing when medications need to be reordered
• Reviews and places wholesaler orders as required
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year as Pharmacy Technician I

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98859

Department PHARMACY - SPECIALTY

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.94

Work Schedule CWAT

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $19.82 - $25.76 Per Hour