Catholic Health
Location
West Islip, New York
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining drug inventory and patient records. Key duties include replenishing floor stock, managing Operating Room medications, and performing monthly storage inspections.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, a Pharmacy Technician Certificate, and a New York State License. While not required, 2-3 years of pharmacy experience and college courses are preferred.
A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Replenishes floor stock medications on nursing units accurately, fills floor stock requests accurately and maintains appropriate documentation Identifies medications no longer in use in the Operating Room, returns medications to pharmacy, and appropriately manages such medications Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner. Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention
High School Diploma or Equivalent, College courses desirable Pharmacy Technician Certificate required New York State License required Basic computer skills 2 – 3 years pharmacy experience preferred, but not required
Usd $31.27 - Usd $39.00 /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.
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