Cayuga Health System
Location
City of Ithaca, New York
Salary
$18 - $24 / HOUR
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications while maintaining accurate drug inventory and patient records. They are responsible for sterile compounding, restocking automated dispensing units, and ensuring the pharmacy environment remains clean and organized.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. New York State licensure for Registered Pharmacy Technicians is required within the introductory period.
Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
Procures and distributes medications per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Replenishes medications in automated dispensing units and emergency drug containers; rotates and manages stock before expiration date; generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required. Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques. Complies with sterile compounding regulations and practices. Restocks medication and IV room areas accurately and in a timely manner. Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage areas inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications. Maintains logs, records, pricing updates, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations. Keeps pharmacy neat, clean, and well-organized; performs IV room terminal cleans; keeps pharmacy equipment clean. Answers phones and window and makes stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested. Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.
Education: High School diploma/equivalent. Experience - 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required. Must be at least 18 years old. Certification and Licensure - Must attain New York State licensure for Registered Pharmacy Technicians within the introductory period as this is a condition of hire. Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Certification (CSPT) or Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT-Adv) is preferred but not required.
Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred Good written and oral communication skills preferred. Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard) May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions Stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers) Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.
I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
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