Assists in the preparation, dispensing, manufacturing and repackaging of medications. Assists in maintaining records and reports. Maintains sufficient inventories at workstations.
Job Responsibility
1.Assists Registered Pharmacist in the non-professional (non-judgmental) aspects of preparing and dispensing medication: Fills, packages, labels and stocks unit dose cart from patient profile card or computerized pick list; Brings cart to nursing unit according to predetermined schedule.
2.Makes other deliveries, as required; Fills bottles or other package forms with measured amount of medication either manually or mechanically; Labels containers of drugs according to department specification, either manually or mechanically; Assists in clean air room, using sterile technique in filling and labeling injectable prescriptions.
3.Assists in preparation of IV additives; Fills medication orders in inpatient area; and responsible for extemporaneous medication packaging, as required.
4.Assists Registered Pharmacist in maintaining a variety of records and reports: Maintains IV records with Pharmacist direction; Maintains records for medication in inpatient area; Maintains records of preparation of extemporaneous medications; Assists in the maintenance of statistics and records for all medication orders; and Enters orders into computer terminal.
5.Maintains sufficient inventory at workstations in Pharmacy: Transports required pharmacy material, as necessary; Receives and maintains records of stock and inventory control; Assists in material control by maintaining records and inventories; and Maintains placement of sufficient daily inventory of supplies to all areas of Pharmacy to assure efficient operating conditions.
6.Performs related duties, as required.
Job Qualification
1.Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program OR Equivalent hospital/retail pharmacy experience, required.
2.Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), required when hired on/after 12/01/18.
3.Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in NYS, required when hired on/after 4/25/21.
4.Minimum two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy with a computerized system, preferred.
5.Must possess a valid driver's license, where applicable.
6.Ability to learn computerized hospital pharmacy system.
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Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider in New York State, offering a wide range of medical services and research.