Samaritan Medical Center
Department:
01.8471 SMC PHARMACY
Pay Range:
20.23 - 25.79
Care for our community, and your career.
· Must communicate effectively and show eagerness to learn
· Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
· Obtains and maintains appropriate knowledge and understanding of the department Policies and Procedures as well as Joint Commission medication management standards.
· Performs essential functions related to inventory control such as rotating stock, replenishing stock, performing medication audits and monitoring for outdates.
· Performs activities as directed in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
· Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
· Operates computer systems and utilizes technology such as Meditech and Omnicell. May need to troubleshoot issues with equipment and discrepancies.
· Responsible for entering medication charges in system accurately.
· Performs essential functions related to maintaining IV room certification such as cleaning of IV room and surrounding areas.
· The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned in alignment with experience and education. (For example, medication historian duties, or IV room duties.)
At least one year of previous pharmacy work experience is desired. The goal is to achieve Pharmacy Technician Certification within 1 year of date of hire. Retail experience preferred for medication historian role.
NYS registration and sterile compounding certificate required for IV room compounding. Additional certifications might be required specific to job duties assigned.
FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours:
80
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 294-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.
In addition to the inpatient and outpatient services available at the main hospital and numerous community clinics and satellite testing centers, Samaritan is recognized as the leader in serving the community's long-term care needs. Samaritan Keep Home, a 272-bed long-term care facility, has established an exceptional reputation for caring for the senior population in northern New York. Expanding on its commitment to long-term care, SMC is finalizing construction on a brand new 288-bed long-term care and assisted living facility, which will open in early 2013.
Over 180 physicians in 40 different specialties work together with the 2,000+ employees at Samaritan Medical Center to offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. We invite you to explore Samaritan's commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our civilian and military community, as well as our promise to you: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.
