Pharmacy Technician- PTCB Certified & Registered

Garnet Health Medical Center; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team. Under direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Registered Pharmacist, you will assist with routine duties including preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and generating reports.

This role requires a High school diploma or equivalent (Associate/Bachelor preferred). Current NYS Pharmacy Technician registration and PTCB certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of mathematical skills including weight and measure calculations, percentages, division, and decimals; data entry and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Registered Pharmacist, shall assist with routine pharmacy responsibilities such as preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, preparing reports, managing automated systems, and maintaining records.
• They work only under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and do not perform duties that legally can only be performed by a registered pharmacist.

Skills

Math calculations

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Job description

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Pharmacy Technician on our Pharmacy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Pharmacy Technician on our Pharmacy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Registered Pharmacist, shall assist with routine pharmacy responsibilities. These include, preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, preparing reports, managing automated systems, and maintaining records. They work only under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. They do not perform duties that legally can only be performed by a registered pharmacist.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the role is $25.41- $32.58 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High school Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical skills that include ability to perform complex weight and measure calculations as well as ability to perform percentages, division operations, and decimal point manipulation. General data entry skills as well as excellent written and verbal skills are a must.

Required Certification/Registration: Current and ongoing PTCB certification and NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician required.

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. Some exposure to machinery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Frequent contact with co-workers, other Medical Center employees as well as incidental contact with patients, visitors and physicians.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to carry objects and push and pull carts. Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates ability to handle frequent work interruptions and adapt to changes in their work environment and work schedule. Quick response capability to emergent requests. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or weekends to fulfill operational needs of the department as necessary.