Registered Pharmacy Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Registered Pharmacy Technician is a valuable member of our team who, under the direct personal supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, assists in compounding, preparing, labeling, and/or dispensing of drugs used to fill valid prescriptions or medication orders or in compounding, preparing, and labeling in anticipation of a valid prescription or medication order for a patient to be served by the facility, where such tasks require no professional judgement. The Registered Pharmacy Technician may also assist the Pharmacist with medication dispensing including transferrng oral doses of medication from one container to another, medication transport and delivery, and inventory management. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication and organization skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties of a Registered Pharmacy Technician may include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direct personal supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:
Batch-manufacture parenteral solutions using aseptic technique.
Prepare sterile products, both hazardous and non-hazardous, for dispensing to patients of the facility.
Assist in compounding oral dosage forms for patients.
Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:
Deliver medication to patient care areas.
Restock the dispensing areas of the Pharmacy; restock automated dispensing cabinets, including controlled drugs.
Receive drug shipments into inventory, maintain appropriate levels of inventory in the work area and check for outdates.
Complete patient care unit inspections.
Repackage medications from bulk storage to individual unit-dose packages.
Assist in labeling of medication in preparation for dispensing .
Answer phone calls and route to the appropriate individual.
Assist at the dispensing window.
Process invoices; file inventory paperwork.

Requirements

• Current valid NY State Registered Pharmacy Technician license and registration.
• Current valid Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA) Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

• One more more years of hospital Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience in sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

• Batch-manufacture parenteral solutions using aseptic technique.
• Prepare sterile products, both hazardous and non-hazardous, for dispensing to patients of the facility.
• Assist in compounding oral dosage forms for patients.
• Deliver medication to patient care areas.
• Restock the dispensing areas of the Pharmacy; restock automated dispensing cabinets, including controlled drugs.
• Receive drug shipments into inventory, maintain appropriate levels of inventory in the work area and check for outdates.
• Complete patient care unit inspections.
• Repackage medications from bulk storage to individual unit-dose packages.
• Assist in labeling of medication in preparation for dispensing .
• Answer phone calls and route to the appropriate individual.
• Assist at the dispensing window.
• Process invoices; file inventory paperwork.

Benefits

• SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree