Pharmacy Technician - PT - Varied Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in the dispensing and compounding of drugs in the Pharmacy Department at Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The technician assists with compounding, preparing, and labeling medications used to fill patient medication orders. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, who must approve all technician work before a drug is dispensed. Supervision is not a function of this position. The role also performs related work as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma.
A license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in New York State at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout the appointment.
Working knowledge of healthcare facility pharmacy procedures, including compounding, medication labeling, distribution, repackaging, intravenous admixture preparation, and stock and supply activities.
Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation standards related to pharmacy technician practice in a healthcare facility.
Skill in mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain written records and comprehend and follow direct, specific orders.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency.
Ability to use a variety of electronic software applications.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assist a licensed pharmacist in compounding, preparing, and labeling drugs for patient medication orders.
Retrieve prescription data from patients’ electronic medical records so a licensed pharmacist can verify the information before dispensing.
Retrieve drugs from stock and return them to stock.
Prepare drug dosage units in appropriate containers to fill medication orders.
Attach prescription labels to containers.
Prepare manual dispensing records for the licensed pharmacist’s signature or initials.
Handle and deliver completed medications to a person authorized to act on behalf of the patient.
Monitor medications and intravenous solutions for expiration dates and remove expired items from stock areas.
Complete nursing unit inspections regarding drug dispensing.
Repackage medications into dispensing units.