Pharmacy Technician Oral Pharmacy CHIP

Catholic Health System

Depew, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, High School Diploma, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Medications, Operating Systems, Pharmacy, Prescription Filling, State Laws and Regulations, Training Program
LOCATION
Depew, NY
POSTED
7 days ago

Facility: Home Care Pharmacy

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Varying day and evening shifts with Saturday rotation; Occasional Sunday shift available. Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm. Saturday: 8:30am-2:30pm. Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Lead LTC Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist, and according to New York State law, performs technical activities associated with dispensing pharmaceuticals to Long Term care facilities

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Six (6) months experience as a pharmacy technician required or Graduate of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program with Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required
    • If hired with 6 months of experience, Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 1 year of hire (for new external hires or transfers from outside the department - current hospital or CH transfers)

EXPERIENCE

  • Additional Pharmacy experience preferred
  • Two (2) - six (6) weeks of orientation, depending on prior experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Good manual dexterity
  • Knowledge of math
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Computer skills including:
    • Pharmacy computer system program
    • Automated dispensing machine
    • Long Term Care computer operating system
  • Equipment Operated: Computer, laminar flow hood, biological hood, compounding devices, labeling machine, repackaging machines, computer software systems, automated medication dispensing machines, when applicable.
  • Must learn abbreviations, brand and generic comparisons c., for interpreting prescriptions for filling

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment

  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment

Physical Effort

  • Good manual dexterity
  • Moderate physical effort required, may engage in activities requiring prolonged standing, walking, close machine/instrument work or lifting, pushing, pulling supplies or equipment

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org