Precision Pharmacy Technician: IV Prep & Inventory

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications in a busy hospital setting in New York. You will support inventory, record-keeping, and sterile technique where required.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program or equivalent hospital experience, NYS registration, and national certification (PTCB/NHA) if hired after dates; at least two

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Current NYS registration as a pharmacy technician required when hired on/after specified dates.
• Current national certification (PTCB/NHA) required when hired on/after specified dates.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician; hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to learn computerized hospital pharmacy system; physical stamina required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Registered Pharmacist in non-professional aspects of preparing and dispensing medications.
• Fills, packages, labels and stocks unit dose carts; delivers to nursing units as scheduled.
• Labels containers according to specifications and assists in sterile filling when needed.
• Maintains IV records and prepares extemporaneous medications under pharmacist direction.
• Maintains inventory and records for medications and orders; handles stock control.

Skills

Computerized hospital pharmacy system

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Training Program or hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications in a busy hospital setting in New York. You will support inventory, record-keeping, and sterile technique where required.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program or equivalent hospital experience, NYS registration, and national certification (PTCB/NHA) if hired after dates; at least two