Pharmacy Technician, Registered and CPhT- Floater Main Hospital - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting the supervising pharmacist with any required tasks that Have been approved by federal and state regulations and Hospital policies for performance by non-licensed pharmacy personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Registered NYS Pharmacy Tech
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication (both oral and written), organizational, detail oriented, and record keeping skills.
• Ability to prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Ability to prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Processes supplies received from vendors. Maintains familiarity with formulary drugs regarding their dosage forms, strengths, generictrade names, storage conditions and location in the pharmacy. Informs purchasing assistant of low inventory levels. Forwards completed paperwork and invoices to the purchasing assistant. Informs purchasing assistant of any discrepancies, damages, etc.
• Assists pharmacists in the dispensing area and assists pharmacists in the sterile preparation area. Fills medication orders generated by the staff pharmacist, initializing the label, placing medication in the proper container and having the completed preparation checked by a staff pharmacist. Keeps medication areas stocked. Prepares sterile parenteral and irrigation products under the supervision of a staff pharmacist. Performs IV manufacturing list functions. Maintains accurate batch logs. Performs daily parenteral room inventory reporting to purchasing assistant.
• Responsible for maintaining the functionality of the the Automated Dispensing Cabinets machines(i.e. Pyxis/Omnicell). Restocks cabinets to par levels. Processes returns. Charges patient care area accounts for medications restocked. Processes patient medication returns
• Responsible for maintaining the emergency medication boxtray exchange system. Follows procedures for replacing used or expired boxes on the patient care areas. Updates log book and location board. Inspects and replaces used and expired medications with medications having longest available expiration dates. Updates schematic chart and labels box with earliest expiring medications
• Responsible for the handling of controlled substances in accordance with NYS, federal and local regulations, and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains accurate controlled drug log entries. Accurately completes controlled drug floor stock requisitions. Processes controlled drug returns according to policy and procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the proper operation of the cartfill robotic system and for performing medication cart exchange. Process patient medication credits. Return extra and discontinued IVPB medications to Pharmacy for credit.
• Responsible for participating in the Medication Reconciliation program. Speaks with patients at admission to determine home meds. Ensures proper medication, dose, frequency and indication.

Benefits

• 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