Pharmacy Technician 2- Full Time- DayEveNight
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 22 - 29
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
Our accolades include:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician 2 will assist pharmacists in the formulation preparation dispensing delivery and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in timely safe and cost-effective manner according to department policies procedures and practice standards supporting both inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health.
Responsibilities:
- Handles pulls labels packages compounds and delivers medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
- Helps maintain medication and supply inventory.
- Identifies pulls and disposes of expired medications as needed.
- Performs clerical duties such as filing data entry printer management.
- Maintains compliance with all state federal and regulatory requirements such as completes and reviews audits such as manages temp logs cleans logs unit inspections etc.
- Manages automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
- Refills and manages expiration dates of code carts kits medication trays etc.
- Handles and delivers controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies.
- Triages phone calls and transfers calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions.
- Navigates electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
- Understands the identification handling and storage of hazardous medications (USP800 NIOSH OSHA and departmental policy).
- Complies with all USP 795 and USP 797 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique training testing and personal hygiene.
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- PTCB and Registered Pharmacy Tech required
- Desired: Pharmacy Technician experience Computer skills ability to multi-task and work independently
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1181
Department: Pharmacy
Exempt: No
Rate Range: $22.39- $29.11
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
