Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 52,348 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in drug distribution and related duties, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate pharmaceutical care in a busy hospital setting.

You will handle IV labeling, narcotics under supervision, inventory, medication delivery, and prepacking, while maintaining records, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Current, valid national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares labels for parenteral (IV) products.
• Prepares and delivers narcotics and controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Unpacks, verifies, and stores incoming pharmaceutical supplies and materials.
• Delivers medications and supplies to nursing units and other hospital departments as needed.
• Fills floor stock requests, medication cassettes, and completes Cardiac Arrest (Code) Carts.
• Performs regular inventory counts and maintains accurate stock levels.
• Prepares simple pharmaceutical and disinfectant solutions (e.g., bactericidal solutions, alcohol mixtures, green soap, disinfectants).
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data as required.
• Keeps work areas clean, orderly, and compliant with safety and infection control standards.
• Assists in filling prescriptions and prepacking oral medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Fills patient medication cassettes and maintains documentation as directed.
• Maintains a running inventory of controlled substances under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the department’s operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north short of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Job Details

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in performing drug distribution and related technical duties to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate delivery of pharmaceutical care. The technician performs all duties required for the effective functioning of the pharmacy department under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares labels for parenteral (IV) products prepared in the pharmacy.
• Prepares and delivers narcotics and controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Unpacks, verifies, and stores incoming pharmaceutical supplies and materials.
• Delivers medications and supplies to nursing units and other hospital departments as needed.
• Fills floor stock requests, medication cassettes, and completes Cardiac Arrest (Code) Carts.
• Performs regular inventory counts and maintains accurate stock levels.
• Prepares simple pharmaceutical and disinfectant solutions (e.g., bactericidal solutions, alcohol mixtures, green soap, disinfectants).
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data as required.
• Keeps work areas clean, orderly, and compliant with safety and infection control standards.
• Assists in filling prescriptions and prepacking oral medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Fills patient medication cassettes and maintains documentation as directed.
• Maintains a running inventory of controlled substances under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the department’s operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current, valid national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medications, and dosage forms.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with pharmacy information systems.

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.