Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

About Catholic Health

• 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, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health.
• With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
• Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
• At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records.
• Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
• Replenishes floor stock medications on nursing units accurately, fills floor stock requests accurately and maintains appropriate documentation
• Identifies medications no longer in use in the Operating Room, returns medications to pharmacy, and appropriately manages such medications
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations

Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date

• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.
• Files documentation in appropriate locations Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, College courses desirable Pharmacy Technician Certificate required
• New York State License required
• Basic computer skills 2 – 3 years pharmacy experience preferred, but not required

Pay

USD $38.19 - USD $38.19 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

• In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.