Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has been serving the Smithtown area for over 50 years. This not-for-profit community hospital, along with its nursing and rehabilitation center and medical office building, is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion. The hospital's mission is to create a healing environment, offer care to those in need, and foster mutual respect while upholding its religious mission. St. Catherine's strives to be a supportive environment committed to the highest standards of patient care, where healthcare professionals can develop their expertise. The focus is on compassionate care and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
- Current, valid national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB or NHA) or licensed Pharmacy Intern.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medications, and dosage forms.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with pharmacy information systems.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares labels for parenteral (IV) products prepared in the pharmacy.
- Prepares and delivers narcotics and controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Unpacks, verifies, and stores incoming pharmaceutical supplies and materials.
- Delivers medications and supplies to nursing units and other hospital departments as needed.
- Fills floor stock requests, medication cassettes, and completes Cardiac Arrest (Code) Carts.
- Performs regular inventory counts and maintains accurate stock levels.
- Prepares simple pharmaceutical and disinfectant solutions (e.g., bactericidal solutions, alcohol mixtures, green soap, disinfectants).
- Maintains accurate records and statistical data as required.
- Keeps work areas clean, orderly, and compliant with safety and infection control standards.
- Assists in filling prescriptions and prepacking oral medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
- Fills patient medication cassettes and maintains documentation as directed.
- Maintains a running inventory of controlled substances under pharmacist supervision.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the department’s operations.
Benefits
- Generous benefits packages
- Generous tuition assistance
- A defined benefit pension plan
- A culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
