Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Per Diem
About The Position
Guthrie is seeking a per diem Pharmacy Technician to join their hospital pharmacy team at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. This role offers on-the-job training for individuals looking to start or expand their career in pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting in the dispensing of medications, supplies, and related items from the outpatient pharmacy department, and will be involved in all aspects of department activities, including prescription delivery to various hospital locations and clinics. All activities will be supervised and directed by a licensed pharmacist.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Worked in a retail pharmacy setting for at least one year in the past 5 years.
Nice To Haves
- On-the-job training provided for those new to the field or looking to expand experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the dispensing and preparation of medications, supplies, and related items according to department procedures and policies under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Collect and enter necessary patient data into the pharmacy computer system.
- Process and adjudicate prescriptions via computer system and review results for completeness and acceptability.
- Accurately count, pour, mix, and package/label medications.
- Collect signatures and payment for prescriptions and other items in and out of the pharmacy.
- Assist in performing inventory functions as directed by the pharmacist.
- Assist the pharmacist in all facets of regulatory compliance.
- Communicate to the pharmacist all information necessary for an effective pharmacy operation.
- Handle refill and information requests that do not require the professional expertise or judgment of a pharmacist.
- Deliver medications or related items to areas of the hospital, adjacent/nearby clinics, or patient homes.
- Place inventory orders and participate in all inventory control measures.
- Stock and maintain OTC, prescription, and other areas of the department.
- Support and promote department activities designed to improve patient care.
- Follow all State and Federal laws/regulations.
- Comply with all Guthrie and department policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- On-the-job training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
