Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (Entry-Level, Great Growth Opportunities Available, 3pm - 11pm, Full Time)

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

111d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Assists the Pharmacists in the manufacturing and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and supports the delivery of pharmaceutical care by performing the following duties. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalence Certificate.
• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (e.g.: CPhT or ExCPT) and New York State registration required within 1 year of hire date (exceptions can be made for per diem employees).
• Basic communication skills to read and interpret memos, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and operate a computer.
• Mathematical skills to calculate doses using ratios, proportions, and algebra.
• Fluent knowledge of medication brand and generic names required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Omnicell, Cerner, RX30 or other similar programs preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office or other word processing software preferred.
• Proficiency in the technical skills used in pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Interpret computer generated fill lists and loads in conjunction with Carousel dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity for distribution to designated automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) once work is verified by a Pharmacist.
• Assists the Pharmacist in the timely dispensing of STAT medications.
• Generate ADC product activity reports (e.g.: current orders, usage, etc.).
• Performs monthly inspections.
• Puts away daily orders.
• Refills and loads ADCs using computer generated fill lists and bar code scanning technology once a pharmacist verifies all fills.
• Refills all kits, both emergent and non-emergent.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits offerings available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees