Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

River Hospital; Village of Alexandria Bay (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

River Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work part-time in our Pharmacy Department. The role involves assisting the pharmacist with non-clinical tasks, medication distribution, inventory management, and medication ordering.

The technician will work under direct supervision, ensuring compliance with NYS Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. Previous health system or retail pharmacy experience, strong communication, and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 by the PTCB or NHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid in distribution of medications under the pharmacist supervision.
• Check and replace outdated medications.
• Order pharmaceuticals and maintain drug inventory.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Work primarily in the pharmacy with occasional trips to nursing stations and other units.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fast-paced work

People collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omnicell

McKesson ordering

Job description

River Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technicianto 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non-clinical support services to the pharmacist by aiding in the distribution of medications, checking and replacing outdated medications, ordering pharmaceuticals, maintaining drug inventory, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.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.