Pharmacy Technician - VIVOHealth

Northwell • Village of New Hyde Park, NY

8d • $47,476 - $75,012

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. The technician follows direction from pharmacists and pharmacy leadership regarding daily workflow and patient care responsibilities, and performs related duties as required. The listed responsibilities are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; related duties not listed are not considered essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification; specialized certifications as needed.
• Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State, required as of 4/25/21.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparing sterile and non-sterile products, including compounds and I.V. preparations, using approved procedures and techniques.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team members, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.
• Facilitate data collection and reporting to monitor program effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in educational, training, and competency programs for oneself and other pharmacy team members.
• Answer telephone calls, identify oneself and the department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Fill and replenish medication carts, trays, kits, automated dispensing cabinets, and patient-specific cassettes or bins as directed.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets and their programming, and with maintenance of the drug formulary.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas according to operating procedures and schedules; deliver discharge medications to patients’ bedside before discharge when required.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages according to established procedures and techniques.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records in accordance with related procedures.
• Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations as directed.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, storing, maintaining, and disposing of medications and supplies according to approved procedures.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory optimization as required.
• Rotate stock to ensure medications are used before their expiration dates.
• Retrieve unused medication from patient care areas and return items to stock when appropriate.
• Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and organized, and keep pharmacy equipment clean.
• Assist with obtaining patient medication histories as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED