Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
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
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
Required Experience:
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DescriptionPosition at Vassar Brothers Medical CenterNorthwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three ...
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
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
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