Pharmacy Technician Oral Pharmacy CHIP
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Job overview
Catholic Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Oral Pharmacy CHIP. The Pharmacy Technician at Home Care Pharmacy performs technical activities related to dispensing pharmaceuticals to Long Term Care facilities. This role operates under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Lead LTC Pharmacist, and Staff Pharmacist, adhering to New York State law. Responsibilities include utilizing computer systems and various pharmacy equipment.
Key focus areas include Perform technical dispensing activities for long‑term care facilities, Operate pharmacy computer system and automated dispensing machines, and Prepare and label medications according to prescriptions.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Six Months Pharmacy Technician Experience, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Required Within One Year. Important skills include Manual Dexterity, Math, Effective Communication, Pharmacy Computer System Program, Automated Dispensing Machine, and Long Term Care Computer Operating System.
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Full job description
Facility: Home Care Pharmacy
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: Varying day and evening shifts with Saturday rotation; Occasional Sunday shift available. Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm. Saturday: 8:30am-2:30pm. Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Lead LTC Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist, and according to New York State law, performs technical activities associated with dispensing pharmaceuticals to Long Term care facilities
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
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High School diploma or GED required
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Six (6) months experience as a pharmacy technician required or Graduate of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program with Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required
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If hired with 6 months of experience, Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 1 year of hire (for new external hires or transfers from outside the department - current hospital or CH transfers)
EXPERIENCE
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Additional Pharmacy experience preferred
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Two (2) – six (6) weeks of orientation, depending on prior experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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Good manual dexterity
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Knowledge of math
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Computer skills including:
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Pharmacy computer system program
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Automated dispensing machine
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Long Term Care computer operating system
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Equipment Operated: Computer, laminar flow hood, biological hood, compounding devices, labeling machine, repackaging machines, computer software systems, automated medication dispensing machines, when applicable.
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Must learn abbreviations, brand and generic comparisons c., for interpreting prescriptions for filling
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment
Physical Effort
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Good manual dexterity
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Moderate physical effort required, may engage in activities requiring prolonged standing, walking, close machine/instrument work or lifting, pushing, pulling supplies or equipment
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