Pharmacy Technician 2- Per Diem-Rotating shifts
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$26-$35/hour
Benefits
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs
Job Description
Description
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
Our accolades include:
- U.S. News & World Report- Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades- One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician 2 will assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in timely, safe and cost-effective manner according to department policies, procedures, and practice standards supporting both inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health.
Responsibilities:
- Handles, pulls, labels, packages, compounds, and delivers medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
- Helps maintain medication and supply inventory.
- Identifies, pulls, and disposes of expired medications as needed.
- Performs clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management.
- Maintains compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completes and reviews audits such as manages temp logs, cleans logs, unit inspections, etc.
- Manages automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
- Refills and manages expiration dates of code carts, kits, medication trays etc.
- Handles and delivers controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies.
- Triages phone calls and transfers calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions.
- Navigates electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
- Understands the identification, handling and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).
- Complies with all USP 795 and USP 797 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene.
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required
Education Skills Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a Registered Pharmacy Tech
- PTCB Certification within 6 months
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1181
Department: Pharmacy
Exempt: No
Rate: $26.00- $35.49
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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FAQs About Pharmacy Technician 2- Per Diem-Rotating shifts Jobs at Nuvance Health
What is the work location for this position at Nuvance Health?
This job at Nuvance Health is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Nuvance Health?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $26–$35.49 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Nuvance Health?
Nuvance Health lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Nuvance Health?
Nuvance Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Nuvance Health for this role?
Nuvance Health offers following benefits: Career Development and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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