Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

River Hospital, Inc; Town of Alexandria (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

River Hospital, Inc seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a part-time role in the Pharmacy Department. The technician will work under the pharmacist, assisting with medication distribution and inventory management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, prior health system or retail pharmacy experience, and strong communication skills. Certification by PTCB or NHA is preferred. Shifts occur when a pharmacist is present, with no remote work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Health System or retail pharmacy experience, required.
• Computer proficiency with Omnicell and McKesson ordering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work closely with people and in groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certification by the PTCB or NHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in distributing medications and checking inventory.
• Replace outdated medications and maintain drug stock.
• Place and track pharmaceutical orders.
• Maintain accurate drug inventory within the department.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Omnicell

McKesson

Job description

River Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work part-time (weekdays only) in our Pharmacy Department.

Job Purpose

Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians provide non-clinical support services to the pharmacist by aiding in the distribution of medications, checking and replacing outdated medications, ordering pharmaceuticals, maintaining drug inventory, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Technicians will have job duties that align with NYS Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous Health System or retail pharmacy experience, required
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Omnicell, McKesson ordering)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work closely with people and in groups
• Excellent communication skills

Certification:

• Certification by the PTCB or NHA preferred

Working conditions

Majority of work will take place within the pharmacy with intermittent trips to the nursing stations, medication rooms, clinic, Medical Office Building (MOB) and other various units. Pharmacy Technician shift will take place during the hours a pharmacist is present.