Pharmacy Technician 340B - VIVOHealth

Northwell • Village of Lake Success, NY

8d • $47,476 - $75,012

About The Position

Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role supports pharmacy workflow and patient care, including medication preparation and delivery, inventory management, recordkeeping, automated dispensing cabinet operations, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification, plus 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

• Takes direction from pharmacists and/or pharmacy leadership regarding daily workflow and patient care responsibilities.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile products, including compounds and I.V. preparations, using approved procedures and techniques.
• Collaborates with inter-professional team members, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.
• Facilitates data collection and reporting to monitor program effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.
• Participates in educational, training, and competency programs for oneself and other pharmacy team members.
• Answers the telephone, identifies self and department, and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Fills and replenishes medication carts, trays, kits, automated dispensing cabinets, and patient-specific cassettes or bins as directed.
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets as needed.
• Assists with programming automated dispensing cabinets and maintaining the drug formulary.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas according to operating procedures and established schedules; delivers discharge medications to patients’ bedside before discharge as required.
• Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages according to established procedures and techniques.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Audits department records, conducts inspections, and promotes compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations as directed by a pharmacist, supervisor, or director.
• Assists with ordering, receiving, unpacking, storing, maintaining, and disposing of medications and supplies according to approved operational procedures.
• Assists with purchasing and inventory optimization as required.
• Rotates stock to ensure medications are used before their expiration dates.
• Retrieves unused medication from patient care areas and returns items to stock where appropriate.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized, and keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
• Assists with obtaining patient medication histories as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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