Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

To work in the pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assist in those pharmacy activities which do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Work areas to include but are not limited to unit dose filling, repackaging, maintenance of inventory, filling stock requests.   

Job Responsibility

• Repackages and labels both non-sterile and sterile products, including extemporaneously compounded doses, as instructed by the pharmacist.
• Utilizes aseptic techniques for the preparation of all sterile products to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Stocks automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell) based on daily inventory reports and troubleshoots system discrepancies.
• Optimizes inventory by applying FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) protocols to ensure short-dated items are used first and waste is minimized.
• Performs bulk unit-dose repackaging and ensures all items are accurately barcoded for system compatibility.
• Manages KitCheck and Code Carts by using RFID technology to scan, replenish and prepare for verification. 
• Conducts rigorous inspections of all work areas and dispensing units to identify and remove outdated or damaged medications.
• Empty patient bins upon discharge and return to pharmacy bins in all units
• Maintains inventory control across all work areas, including completing reorder forms and receiving deliveries from wholesalers and vendors ensuring DSCSA compliance.
• Manages central supplies, including the requisition of stock, maintenance of IV solution inventory, and secure delivery of medical alcohol.
• Ensures work area cleanliness by following routine sanitization schedules for sterile hoods and surfaces and adhering to appropriate disposal procedures.
• Monitors par levels using system data to prevent stockouts and improve medication availability throughout the facility.
• Provides operational agility by covering sick calls, vacant positions, and workload adjustments during emergencies or special projects.
• Delivers medications and supplies to clinical units in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs related duties as required to support the pharmacy's daily operations and regulatory compliance.
• Epic (Willow) Operations: under the directions of pharmacist.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Completion of a technician training program required.
• NYS Licensed Pharmacy Technician, required
• Two years of Technician experience required.
• Sterile product preparation experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology. 
   

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).