What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Catholic Health?
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the preparation, dispensing, and repackaging of medications
- Procure medications accurately according to dispensation indicators
- Prepackages and labels medications,
- Maintain and replenish pharmacy automation systems
- Assists in the maintenance of dispensation records
- As directed by pharmacy management or designee, audit, review, file records of controlled substances, ensures compliance with regulations
- Advises nursing and pharmacy administrators of controlled substance discrepancies
- Assists in discrepancy resolution of controlled and non-controlled drugs
- Ensures proper storage of pharmacy inventory and supplies
- Issues controlled substances and prescription pads as per departmental policy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Ensures appropriate inventory on hand at all times and maintains required inventory levels
- Obtains appropriate signatures when issuing/delivering controlled substances and prescription pads
- Conduct medication deliveries as required
- Performs related duties as required
- Maintain continuing education as required
Requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Experience:
- Previous experience as pharmacy technician preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State, required
- PTCB or NHA certification, required
Weekends availability is required.
Salary Range
USD $29.92 - USD $37.41 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Salary : $30 - $37
