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Pharmacy Technician I (Non-Certified) - Inpatient Pharmacy

Glens Falls Hospital

#Pharmacy Technician #Controlled Substances #Medication Dosage #ExCPT #Pharmaceutical Care #Inpatient Pharmacy #Automated Dispensing Cabinets #CPhT #Cerner #Omnicell #New York State Registration #RX30

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$17 - $26 / HOURPosted 1 day ago

Location

City of Glens Falls, New York

Salary

$17 - $26 / HOUR

Quick overview

Assist in the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals to ensure safe and accurate delivery of patient care. Responsibilities include managing automated dispensing cabinets, repackaging bulk medications, and handling controlled substance distribution.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain New York State registration and national certification within one year of hire. Proficiency in medical terminology and pharmacy-specific software is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceMedical TerminologyData EntryMathematical CalculationMedication DispensingControlled Substance HandlingPharmaceutical Preparation

Job description

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.30 to $25.95 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
Interpret computer generated fill lists and loads in conjunction with Carousel dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity for distribution to designated automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) once work is verified by a Pharmacist.
Refills, loads, and takes inventory of all stock with verification from Pharmacist.
Delivers patient specific medications, once verified by a Pharmacist, to patient care areas in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
Re-packages bulk medications and prepares proper re-packaging documentation for Pharmacist verification in accordance with all Federal and State laws.
Facilitate controlled substance distribution, after verification by a pharmacist, through the use of a controlled substance vault and integration of the ADC system including documenting all transfers. Participates in ADC and controlled substance vault discrepancy resolution.
Evaluates safety and storage compliance against standards and documents findings with nursing and Pharmacists to ensure the proper storage of medications.
Generates patient specific charges using the Pharmacy computer system to ensure timely posting of medication charges.
Answers telephones and responds to customers to provide efficient service.

High School graduate or Equivalence certificate required
Prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Pharmacy Technician National Certification (e.g.: CPhT or ExCPT) and New York State registration required within 1 year of hire date (exceptions can be made for per diem employees)
Prior experience with Omnicell, Cerner, RX30 or other similar programs preferred
Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to effectively read and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to peers, customers, supervisors and other employees.
Data entry – perform accurate data entry, operate a computer and learn computer applications specific to the department.
Mathematical skills – calculate doses using ratios, proportions and algebra.
Fluent knowledge of medication brand and generic names required