Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Pharmacy Technician – St. Peter's Hospital

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. If you are looking for a full-time position, this could be your opportunity.

Position Highlights:

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement:  Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life:  Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

Responsibilities:

1. MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION

Decentralized

Process “missing dose” and continuous infusion next bag requestsMorning (24hr) patient specific distributionIntermittent Infusions-Deliver IVMB to patient specific bins/organize so bags are removed by timeReview refrigerated medications daily for outdates and short dated medicationsQuarterly wipe-down of medication refrigerator interior on assigned unitsUtilize census to move medications appropriately for Admissions, Discharges and Transfers.Empty tubes/deliver to Pyxis/Medroom/RN (stat and urgent doses)Return extra tubes to systemLiaison to pharmacy for missing doses/medication related issuesMonitor patient own meds and assure proper handlingMaintain neat and tidy med rooms, including refrigerators on the units coveredAssist with Pyxis drawer failures, alert patient care services to discrepancies, load medicationsAppropriately handle incoming phone calls

2. INVENTORY

Decentralized

Maintain adequate levels of drugs and supplies for assigned area (floor stock par levels, vaccines, etc). • Maintains an adequate level of emergency drug boxesCompletes daily check of narcotic lock boxes on assigned nursing unitsPerforms monthly narcotic inventory in Pyxis cabinets of assigned nursing units

3. ORDER and REPORT PROCESSING, RECORD KEEPING

Decentralized

Assist with Transport Kit/Emergency Kit logsProcesses daily reports accurately and in a timely manner

What you will need:

High School Diploma or equivalentNational certification by PTCB or NHA preferredValid New York State Pharmacy Technician Registration preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsAble to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, multiplication and divisionTwo years pharmacy and computer experience preferredRelevant health care related experience preferred

Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.85

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.