Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Per Diem

Pharmacy Tech – Pharmacy | Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY

Looking to start a career in pharmaceuticals or expand your pharmacy technician experience? Join Guthrie as a per diem Pharmacy Tech and receive on-the-job training in our hospital pharmacy.

Shift:

• Flexible – Per Diem

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.

Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the dispensing of medications, supplies, and related items from the outpatient pharmacy department. Position will require assistance in all aspects of department activities. Position will require delivery of prescriptions to areas of hospital, attached or nearby clinics and other locations. Activities to be supervised and/or directed by a licensed pharmacist.

Education, License & Cert:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Worked in a retail pharmacy setting for at least one year in the past 5 years.

Essential Functions:

While under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist in the dispensing and preparation of medications, supplies, and related items according to department procedures and policies. Collects and enter necessary patient data into pharmacy computer system. Process and adjudicate prescriptions via computer system and review results for completeness and acceptability. Accurately count, pour, mix, and package/label medications. Collect signatures and payment for prescriptions and other items in and out of the pharmacy according to department procedures. Assist in performing inventory functions as directed by pharmacist. Assist pharmacist in all facets of regulatory compliance Communicate to pharmacist all information necessary for an effective pharmacy operation.

Other Duties:

Handle refill and information requests that do not require the professional expertise or judgement of a pharmacist. Deliver medications or related items to areas of the hospital, adjacent/nearby clinics, or patient homes. Operation of a Guthrie owned vehicle will be required for some deliveries. Place inventory orders and participate in all inventory control measures. Stock and maintain OTC, prescription, and other areas of the department. Support and promote department activities designed to improve patient care. Follow all State and Federal laws/regulations. Comply with all Guthrie and department policies and procedures Perform additional duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $17.68 - $26.25/hour, depending on experience.

This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.