Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Catholic Health Services; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in the safe, accurate preparation and distribution of medications and supplies throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities include preparing labels and medications (including IV products), delivering narcotics per policy, maintaining inventories, and ensuring a clean, compliant work environment. High school diploma and national certification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current national Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern is required.
• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labels and medications, including IV products, under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare and deliver narcotics and controlled substances in accordance with department policies and regulatory requirements.
• Fill and maintain medication cassettes, floor stock requests, and emergency/code carts.
• Receive, verify, stock, and maintain inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Deliver medications and supplies to nursing units and other hospital departments as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, controlled-substance inventories, and required documentation.
• Prepare basic pharmaceutical and disinfectant solutions as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Assist with prescription filling and medication prepackaging under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern

Job description

Overview

A proud member of Catholic Health, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital has served the Smithtown community and the North Shore of Long Island for more than 50 years. The nonprofit community hospital is supported by a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center and a 60,000-square-foot medical office building.

Our physicians, nurses, and support staff are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care through collaboration, evidence-based practice, and a focus on exceptional patient outcomes. We strive to create an environment of healing, respect, and continuous professional growth for our patients, families, and employees.

Job Details

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation and distribution of medications and supplies throughout the hospital.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare labels and medications, including IV products, oral medications, medication cassettes, and floor stock, under pharmacist supervision.


• Prepare and deliver narcotics and controlled substances in accordance with department policies and regulatory requirements.


• Fill and maintain medication cassettes, floor stock requests, and emergency/code carts.


• Receive, verify, stock, and maintain inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.


• Deliver medications and supplies to nursing units and other hospital departments as needed.


• Maintain accurate records, controlled-substance inventories, and required documentation.


• Prepare basic pharmaceutical and disinfectant solutions as directed.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with infection control standards.


• Assist with prescription filling and medication prepackaging under the direction of a pharmacist.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current national Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern required.

Experience:

• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $38.19 - USD $38.19 /Hr.

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.