Pharmacy Technician: Mount Sinai Hospital; Full Time; Variable

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. In this vital role, you will prepare and manage pharmaceutical orders, ensuring accurate medication delivery and maintaining inventory levels. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on patient care, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare services. If you are passionate about pharmacy practice and eager to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a workplace that values inclusivity, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or pharmacy technician training program required.
• 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders accurately and deliver them timely.
• Maintain stock levels and manage inventory in the pharmacy.
• Prepare IV medications and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Medication Management

Inventory Control

IV Preparation

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Relevant Experience

Tools

Laminar Flow Hood

Baxa Pump

Job description

Pharmacy Technician: Mount Sinai Hospital; Full Time; Variable

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Description

The Certified Pharmacy Technician prepares, under Mount Sinai Pharmacy guidelines, pharmaceutical orders for patient care areas, maintains adequate stock levels, reviews medical areas for expired drugs, maintains refrigeration temperature logs, and provides general assistance to pharmacists.

Responsibilities

1. Fills medication orders accurately.
2. Retrieves and delivers medication in a timely fashion.
3. Maintains adequate stock levels in the pharmacy and avoids overstocking.
4. Prepares/checks Urgent Use Stock orders for patient care areas accurately.
5. Reviews medication areas for expired drugs promptly.
6. Maintains medication refrigerator temperature logs in pharmacy areas and nursing units as assigned.
7. Determines intravenous antibiotic needs of satellite units at shift start.
8. Prepares Laminar Flow Hood for usage.
9. Operates the Baxa pump.
10. Reconstitutes antibiotic piggyback bottles with proper diluents aseptically.
11. Defrosts frozen antibiotic intravenous mini-bags.
12. Prepares antibiotic concentrate and adds aseptically to diluents mini-bags.
13. Rotates antibiotic products to maximize expiration and disposes of expired products properly.
14. Fills orders for satellites not involved with centralized IV program.
15. Maintains a neat and hygienic area.
16. Properly disposes of intravenous needles, tubing, and equipment.
17. Assists in maintaining all required records.
18. Provides general assistance to the pharmacist.
19. Maintains inventory of intravenous supplies.
20. Prepares pre-manufactured I.V.s with patient labels for pharmacist review.
21. Delivers patient IVs to nursing units.
22. Performs all related duties as required.

Qualifications

• HS/GED; graduate of an approved pharmacy technician training program, or relevant experience, or an advanced degree (e.g., pharmacy degree from another country).
• 1-2 years relevant hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred, IV experience preferred.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a dedication to outstanding patient care and encourage participation in creating a fair, respectful, and supportive workplace. Our leaders promote collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to improve patient care and staff experiences.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai is a large academic medical system in New York, with over 48,000 employees, multiple hospitals, outpatient practices, labs, and educational institutions. We focus on innovative healthcare solutions, research, education, and community support, ranked highly nationally in various specialties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Compensation

The hourly salary range for this role is $37.38. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, and operational needs. This does not include bonuses or other benefits.