Pharmacy Technician - Community Pharmacy

The Impact You Can Make

Assists the Pharmacists in the manufacturing and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and supports the delivery of pharmaceutical care by performing the following duties.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities

• Interpret computer generated fill lists and loads in conjunction with Carousel dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity for distribution to designated automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) once work is verified by a Pharmacist.
• Assists the Pharmacist in the timely dispensing of STAT medications.
• Generate ADC product activity reports (e.g.: current orders, usage, etc.).
• Performs monthly inspections.
• Puts away daily orders.
• Refills and loads ADCs using computer generated fill lists and bar code scanning technology once a pharmacist verifies all fills. Refills all kits, both emergent and non-emergent

Qualifications

Education/Accredited Programs

• High School Graduate or Equivalence Certificate
• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (e.g.: CPhT or ExCPT) and New York State registration required with in 1 year of hire date (exceptions can be made for per diem employees)

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Pharmacy Technician National Certification (e.g.: CPhT or ExCPT) and New York State registration required with in 1 year of hire date (exceptions can be made for per diem employees)

Skills and Abilities

• Language skills – A Pharmacy Technician needs basic communication skills such as the ability to read and interpret memos, operating instruction and procedure manuals. Also, a Pharmacy Technician needs to be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to peers, customers, supervisors and other employees.
• Data entry – A Pharmacy Technician must be able to perform accurate data entry, operate a computer and learn computer applications specific to the department.
• Mathematical skills – A Pharmacy Technician must be able to calculate doses using ratios, proportions and algebra.
• Prior experience with Omnicell, Cerner, RX30 or other similar programs preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Fluent knowledge of medication brand and generic names required
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office or other word processing software preferred.
• Proficiency in the technical skills used in pharmacy practice
• Must display the core values (CARES) of Glens Falls Hospital at all times.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.30 to $25.95 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.