Pharmacy Technician at Catholic Health

Rockville Centre, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Preparation, Medication Distribution, Electronic Medical Record System, Report Generation, Expiration Date Checking, Parenteral Medications Assembly, Medication Cassette Filling, Medication Label Filling, Inventory Control, Pyxis Inventory Control, Medication Pre-packing, Equipment Maintenance, Compounding Medications

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications to patient care units. Responsibilities: Utilizes electronic medical record system to generate reports for medication fill. Check expiration dates of medications. Assembles and prepares parenteral medications. Fills medication cassettes and medication labels. Delivers medications to patient care areas. Maintains floor stock/Pyxis Inventory control. Pre-packs medications in ready-to-use format. Maintains equipment that are used for preparing and compounding medications. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required Pharmacy Technician certification required NYS Pharmacy Technician license required Experience working in a hospital preferred Salary Range USD $33.94 - USD $33.94 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist by preparing and distributing medications to patient care units, which includes generating reports, checking expiration dates, and assembling parenteral medications. Responsibilities also cover maintaining floor stock, controlling Pyxis inventory, pre-packing medications, and maintaining compounding equipment.