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Long Island Community Hospital (Brookhaven Memorial) Pharmacy Technician in Patchogue, New York
Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem Variable Day/Evening/Night Shifts; rotating schedule/weekends/holidays. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PD-Pharmacy Technician.
In this role, the successful candidate Under direct supervision of a Pharmacist and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing medications orders by ensuring medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered, charged for and credited. Prepares various drugs and parenteral products for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges for drugs. Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor.
Job Responsibilities:
Technical Skills Prepackages oral medications (i.e. tablets, capsules, liquids) Prepares parenteral products in batches, documents as required Stocks unit dose carts for delivery Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor Replenishes pharmacy floor stock items on Nursing units. Affixes labels to appropriate storage container. Functional Skills Delivers medications to Nursing Units Answers telephones in a timely manner Assists pharmacist, as needed Replenishes pharmacy shelves with overstock from storage areas. Checks assigned area of pharmacy monthly for outdated drugs. Clerical Skills Properly processes invoices and receivers. Filing of appropriate paperwork for necessary record keeping. Ensures all pharmacy charges are calculated and routed to appropriate area for billing. Prepares label for medications. Maintains records of drugs and solutions prepared for patients. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalency and Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure/National Certification (NHA/PTCB) or NYS Pharmacy Intern permit required. Ability to operate PC, compatible with high school level. Pharmacy Technician experience required, certification required. Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and be a team player Ability to work and stand for up to 80% of work times, as well as to lift, push, and pull weights of up to twenty pounds. Basic knowledge of equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served by the department.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.