Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

River Hospital, Inc; Town of Alexandria (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

River Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to work per diem in our Pharmacy Department. The role supports the pharmacist with medication distribution, inventory maintenance, and ordering while adhering to NYS Board regulations.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, prior health system pharmacy experience, proficiency with Omnicell, McKesson, and Word, and excellent communication skills. Certification by PTCB or NHA is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Health system pharmacy experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Omnicell, and McKesson ordering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with distribution of medications.
• Check and replace outdated medications and maintain stock.
• Process medication orders and coordinate with nursing and clinic staff.
• Ensure compliance with NYS Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Omnicell

McKesson ordering

Microsoft Word

Job description

River Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to work per diem in our Pharmacy Department.

Job Purpose

Certified Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Certified 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non-clinical support services to the pharmacist by aiding in the distribution of medications, checking and replacing outdated medications, ordering pharmaceuticals, maintaining drug inventory, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy. Certified 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 pharmacy experience
• 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 required

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. Certified Pharmacy Technician shift will take place during the hours a pharmacist is present.