Pharmacy Technician

Northwell•New York, NY

About The Position

To work in the pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assist in those pharmacy activities which do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Work areas to include but are not limited to unit dose filling, repackaging, maintenance of inventory, filling stock requests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a technician training program required.
NYS Licensed Pharmacy Technician, required
Two years of Technician experience required.
Sterile product preparation experience required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Repackages and labels both non-sterile and sterile products, including extemporaneously compounded doses, as instructed by the pharmacist.
Utilizes aseptic techniques for the preparation of all sterile products to ensure patient safety and compliance.
Stocks automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell) based on daily inventory reports and troubleshoots system discrepancies.
Optimizes inventory by applying FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) protocols to ensure short-dated items are used first and waste is minimized.
Performs bulk unit-dose repackaging and ensures all items are accurately barcoded for system compatibility.
Manages KitCheck and Code Carts by using RFID technology to scan, replenish and prepare for verification.
Conducts rigorous inspections of all work areas and dispensing units to identify and remove outdated or damaged medications.
Empty patient bins upon discharge and return to pharmacy bins in all units
Maintains inventory control across all work areas, including completing reorder forms and receiving deliveries from wholesalers and vendors ensuring DSCSA compliance.
Manages central supplies, including the requisition of stock, maintenance of IV solution inventory, and secure delivery of medical alcohol.
Ensures work area cleanliness by following routine sanitization schedules for sterile hoods and surfaces and adhering to appropriate disposal procedures.
Monitors par levels using system data to prevent stockouts and improve medication availability throughout the facility.
Provides operational agility by covering sick calls, vacant positions, and workload adjustments during emergencies or special projects.
Delivers medications and supplies to clinical units in a timely and professional manner.
Performs related duties as required to support the pharmacy's daily operations and regulatory compliance.
Epic (Willow) Operations: under the directions of pharmacist.