Technician, Pharmacy

				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 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.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center