Pharmacy Technician (LJ)

Northwell Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Registered Pharmacist in preparation, dispensing, packaging, labeling, and inventory management across inpatient settings.

This role requires completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, current CPhT, NYS license, and ideally two years hospital experience; a driver’s license may be required. Emphasis on accuracy, sterile technique for injectables, and detailed record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved Pharmacy Technician program.
• Current CPhT certification required for hires after 2018.
• Current NYS license required for hires after 2021.
• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in non-professional tasks: filling, packaging, labeling, stocking unit dose carts.
• Deliver supplies and stock medication as per schedule.
• Assist in IV additives prep and sterile labeling of injectable prescriptions.
• Maintain IV records and medication order documentation.
• Ensure inventory control and workstation supply levels.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Computerized system use

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program (formal training)

CPhT Certification

NY State Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

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.

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; and 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

• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program OR Equivalent hospital/retail pharmacy experience, required.
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), required when hired on/after 12/01/18.
• Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in NYS, required when hired on/after 4/25/21.
• Minimum 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).