Pharmacy Technician, FGP - Cancer Center - Lake Success

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

16d • $75,183 - $76,021

About The Position

Under the immediate direction of a registered pharmacist, the position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements and professional standards pertaining to storage and inventory control, dispensing and distribution of medication as permitted by the New York State Board of Pharmacy for unlicensed personnel. Operates pharmacy technology and medical systems in filling medication orders. Delivers patient specific medications. Stocks, assembles, and distributes necessary medications. Processes controlled substance requisitions for pharmacist review. Orders and receives shipments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 2 years prior experience as a Pharm Tech or have successfully completed the NYU Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology as well as knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of drugs.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organization and communication skills and, strong attention to detail required.
• Strong background in the use of computers and basic Microsoft programs.
• Pharmacy Technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Checks current inventory to determine drug and products to be ordered.
• Places orders with drug wholesaler, materials management, or specialty pharmacy supplier.
• Receives medication and supplies promptly and stores in appropriate areas accurately document receiving of drugs and supplies, alerts Pharmacy manager of problems or discrepancies.
• Prepares and accurately documents batched sterile product compounding under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Interacts with health care providers and patients, answers questions and requests, and refers inquiries to a Pharmacist where applicable.
• Answers telephone with courtesy and promptness. Triages phone calls, facilitates medication order workflow, trouble shoots medication order inquiries from nursing.
• Participates in the training of newly hired Pharmacy Technicians based on departmental training guidelines.
• Maintains Pharmacy files for patient medication profiles and pulls these charts for the Pharmacists as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency with unit dose drug distribution.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Hospital Information System, reviews patient information in the medical record system and prints labels when necessary.
• Demonstrates proficiency when repacking needed doses.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains equipment and work areas according to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and IV room procedures.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock; anticipates medication demands based on supply level and removes outdated medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency with medication procurement process, stocking and deliveries to units in a timely manner including pneumatic tube.
• Demonstrates proficiency with applicable Pharmacy technology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal laws related to the Medical Centers policy of handling controlled substances.
• Places and expedites orders; verifies receipts; receives shipments as needed.
• Appropriately stores and secures medications.
• Completes Veriform unit inspection assignments and Expiration Tracking Report assignments.
• Completes annual competency assessments.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees