Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Albany, NY 12205
Start date: ASAP (Contract)
Possible Temp to hire
Need two shifts filled. 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm or 9/10 am - 5/6 pm
Does not need a Pharmacy Technician license in New York. Can consider Pharmacy Technician trainees. Prior order entry and fill technician experience a plus.
Responsibilities:
* Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy.
* Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
* Participates in the pharmacy's periodic inventory.
* May check-in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove out-of-date items from the inventory.
* Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
* Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
* May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
* Assists in the training of new employees.
* Also performs at least one of the following:
* Works predominantly in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
* Works predominantly with the MTS (or other brand) automated machine to RxNow).
* Performs other tasks as assigned.
Education/Learning Experience:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in a pharmacy setting and with medical terminology. Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications. Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication. Pharmacy Technician license.
Desired: Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
