Pharmacy Tech II

Trinity Health • Syracuse, NY

76d • $17 - $30

About The Position

Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing. Does not dispense any medication that isn't double checked by a registered pharmacist. Is directly responsible for running the pharmacy robot and maintaining stock in automated dispensing cabinets. Draws up doses in the IV class 10,000 clean room utilizing a class 100 laminar flow hood and aseptic technique. Performs pharmacy stock QA inspections on all nursing units. Makes delivery/pickup rounds to unit and departments and performs computer order entry functions. Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisors/pharmacists. Provides customer service by processing paper, electronic and phone requests for medications.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Some previous pharmacy related or hospital clinical background preferred.
• Preference will be given to nationally certified pharmacy technicians.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Tech I: Less than one year of experience, or 1+ years of experience without a Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Pharmacy Tech II: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Pharmacy Tech III: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification, and a specialty area of assignment (trainer, automation expert, etc).

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing.
• Run the pharmacy robot and maintain stock in automated dispensing cabinets.
• Draw up doses in the IV class 10,000 clean room using a class 100 laminar flow hood and aseptic technique.
• Perform pharmacy stock QA inspections on all nursing units.
• Make delivery/pickup rounds to units and departments.
• Perform computer order entry functions.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisors/pharmacists.
• Provide customer service by processing requests for medications.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Compassionate, person-centered care environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees