What are the responsibilities and job description for the NH - Technician, Pharmacy position at The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center?
Overview
Pharmacy Technicians perform routine, manipulative and supportive tasks as allowed by New York State Law under the close supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
Responsibilities
- Package bulk medications into unit dose form using appropriate packaging equipment.
- Take inventory, request restock of medication and supplies.
- Reconcile medication orders against invoices, unpack stock, fill-in stock in storage areas and refill automated dispensing machines.
- Fill floor stock requisitions from various hospital locations and deliver supplies as needed including external hospital locations.
- Check dispensing areas for expiration of medications and remove from shelf and other dispensing areas.
- Assist Pharmacist in filling patient/customer prescriptions.
- Answer phone, handle request within authority and scope of job limits, prepare sterile products and follow protocol to compound drugs and dosage forms that are needed for patient care.
- Maintain work areas in a clean, neat and orderly and safe manner.
- Performs related assigned responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have completed an acceptable Technician training program or have equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Experience in a hospital pharmacy is highly desired and experience in community pharmacy is helpful; however, neither is required.
Knowledge and Skills:
- After training, should demonstrate knowledge of competencies in sterile technique, unit dose distribution, packaging, unit inspections, brand and generic names, pharmacy calculations, and material management persons.
- Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
Licenses, Certifications:
- Possession of a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program is preferred.
- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is the preferred certifying agency.
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
- Must be in good physical health to be able to stand for long periods, unpack boxes containing medications, restock shelves, transport medication carts with a force up to 25 pounds and lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.
BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
