Pharmacy Technician - FT - Varied Shift

ECMC • Buffalo, NY

6d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in dispensing and compounding 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 any drug is dispensed. Supervision of other staff is not part of this position. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma.
• At appointment, hold a New York State license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician and maintain the license throughout the appointment.
• Working knowledge of healthcare facility pharmacy procedures, including drug compounding, medication labeling, drug distribution, drug repackaging, intravenous admixture preparation, and stock and supply activities.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation standards related to pharmacy technicians in healthcare facilities.
• Skill in mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain written records; comprehend and follow direct, specific orders; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; and 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 medications for patient orders.
• Retrieve prescription information from patients’ electronic medical records so a licensed pharmacist can verify the information before dispensing.
• Retrieve drugs from stock and return drugs 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 medications from stock areas.
• Complete nursing unit inspections regarding drug dispensing.
• Repackage medications into dispensing units.

What This Job Offers

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