In/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy

Building Name

• CVPH -
• Champlain
• Valley
• Physicians
• Hospital
• Location
• Address: 75
• Beekman
• Street,
• Plattsburgh
• New
• York
• Regular
• Department: CVPH - Outpatient Pharmacy Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
• Standard
• Hours: 0
• Biweekly
• Scheduled
• Hours: 0
• Shift:
• Evening
• Primary
• Shift:
• Variable -
• Variable
• Weekend
• Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range

Min $21.39 Mid $26.21 Max $31.02 Recruiter: Katie Dubrey Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. GENERAL SUMMARY: The In/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I will work under the supervision of a pharmacist in either the inpatient or the retail pharmacy as assigned. In the inpatient pharmacy, responsibilities include dispensing and order filling, inventory controls, IV admixtures, and prepackaging. The retail pharmacy technician will assist with order entry, filling, inventory control, insurance issues, reporting, and operating the cash register.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required: 1. High School Diploma (minimum) required. 2. Previous pharmacy experience OR valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred. 3. Must pass basic Word competency. 4. Must pass basic calculations competency. 5. Must secure a Valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program within 1 year of effective hire date. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.