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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time - Pharmacy - Full-Time - Variable Shifts (Days / Evenings.

In this role, the successful candidate Under direct supervision of a Pharmacist and following prescribed procedures assists in processing medications orders by ensuring medications are promptly accurately and safely delivered charged for and credited Prepares various drugs and parenteral products for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders Maintains records related to drug use and charges for drugs Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor

Job Responsibilities:

1. Technical Skills

• Prepackages oral medications i e tablets capsules liquids
• Prepares parenteral products in batches documents as required
• Stocks unit dose carts for delivery
• Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor
• Replenishes pharmacy floor stock items on Nursing units
• Affixes labels to appropriate storage container

1. Functional Skills

• Delivers medications to Nursing Units
• Answers telephones in a timely manner
• Assists pharmacist as needed
• Replenishes pharmacy shelves with overstock from storage areas
• Checks assigned area of pharmacy monthly for outdated drugs

1. Clerical Skills

• Properly processes invoices and receivers
• Filing of appropriate paperwork for necessary record keeping
• Ensures all pharmacy charges are calculated and routed to appropriate area for billing
• Prepares label for medications
• Maintains records of drugs and solutions prepared for patients

1. Professional/Interpersonal Skills

• Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities
• Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on departmental needs
• Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and intergrate into performance
• Accepts responsibility for one rsquo;s actions
• Identifies and offers solutions to problems
• Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department
• Participates in and supports collaborative decisions made by management
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the assigned pharmacy service
• Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings educational programs professional association membership journal review or committee participation

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Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalency and Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure/National Certification NHA/PTCB or NYS Pharmacy Intern permit required Ability to operate PC compatible with high school level Pharmacy Technician experience required certification required Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail Ability to multi task and be a team player Ability to work and stand for up to 80 of work times as well as to lift push and pull weights of up to twenty pounds Basic knowledge of equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served by the department

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

View Long Island Community Hospital's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, the Federal "EEO is the law" poster, or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.

Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $59,826.00 - $59,826.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Analytical – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Judgment – Able to make sound decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process when needed; Makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Able to see roadblocks as challenges; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, Engages in self development, keeps up with new developments.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Demonstrates support of organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Planning/Organizing – Able to prioritize, organize, and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans; Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes.