Pharmacy Technician (DME) - VIVO Health

Northwell•Melville, NY

9d•$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 Pharmacy Technician takes direction from pharmacists and pharmacy leadership regarding daily workflow and patient care responsibilities and performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted in the posting are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; related duties not mentioned are not considered essential functions.

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.

Nice To Haves

Durable Medical Equipment

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile products, including compounds and I.V. preparations, using approved procedures and techniques.
Collaborate with the inter-professional team, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.
Monitor program effectiveness by facilitating data collection and reporting according to established procedures.
Participate in educational, training, and competency programs for self and other pharmacy team members.
Answer telephone calls, identify self and department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
Fill and replenish medication carts, trays, kits, automated dispensing cabinets, and patient-specific cassettes or bins as directed.
Assist with the operation and maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets as needed.
Assist with programming automated dispensing cabinets and maintaining the drug formulary.
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas according to procedures and schedules; deliver discharge medications to patients’ bedsides before discharge as required.
Repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages according to established procedures and techniques.
Maintain accurate and appropriate records according to related procedures.
Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations as directed by a pharmacist, supervisor, or director.
Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, storing, maintaining, and disposing of medications and supplies according to approved procedures.
Assist with purchasing and inventory optimization as required.
Rotate stock to ensure medications are used before their expiration dates.
Retrieve unused medication from patient care areas and return items to stock where appropriate.
Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized, and keep pharmacy equipment clean.
Assist with obtaining patient medication histories as required.
Perform related duties as required.