Pharmacy Technician-PD

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventories and patient records.

This role may involve filling intravenous antibiotics and assisting with medication distribution within the hospital setting. The position requires a High school diploma or equivalent, NYS Pharmacy Technician registration, and PTCB or NHA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NYS Pharmacy Technician registration.
• PTCB or NHA certification.
• Experience in an acute care facility Pharmacy department strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Filling, trouble shooting and maintain automated dispensing machine.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Picks up orders, requisitions and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Inventory management

Patient records handling

Education

NYS Pharmacy Technician registration

PTCB or NHA certification

Job description

Overview

St. Joseph Hospital is a community hospital that plays a paramount role in its communities. The Emergency Department cares for over 34,000 patients a year. The hospital has achieved disease specific certification for its Stroke Program which is designated by NYS as a Gold Plus Center. Other vital services include the St. Francis Imaging Center at St. Joseph Hospital, a state-of-the-art cardiac CT scanner, MRI, Vascular Laboratory, Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, Center for Sleep Medicine, Center for Swallowing, Speech & Voice, and comprehensive inpatient medical, critical care and surgical services.

Job Details

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records and assisting in filling Intravenous antibiotics.

Responsibilities

• Filling, trouble shooting and maintain automated dispensing machine.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Picks up orders, requisitions and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NYS Pharmacy Technician registration required.
• PTCB or NHA certification required.
• Experience in an acute care facility Pharmacy department strongly preferred.

Salary Range

USD $30.12 - USD $30.12 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.