Mohawk Valley Health System

Pharmacy Technician II - Outpatient

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $20 - $26/hr  •  Utica, NY (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Pharmacy Technician II utilizes special knowledge and background of drug terminology, assists pharmacists in the preparation and delivery of medications. Helps maintain records and drug inventories. Maintains dispensing and store room areas in neat, clean, and stocked condition for safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy. Assists pharmacist and the Pharmacy in provision or required services and meeting goals and objectives.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Prepares medications for dispensing under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging and labeling functions
  • Accurately prepares and labels medication for dispensing from computer fill lists
  • Fills assigned unit dose cassettes in an accurate and timely manner
  • Accurately prepares stock solutions and compounded items
  • Prepares enhanced sterile product medications
  • Repackages medications according to department policies
  • Performs Nursing Station Inspections
  • Prepare controlled drugs for substocks on the nursing units
  • Delivers controlled substances to nursing areas in a timely fashion
  • Prepares lock boxes for anesthesia and PACU following prescribed department policies
  • Demonstrates effective phone skills
  • Performs weekly controlled substance inventories
  • Prepares code cart trays and special kits for nursing units
  • Accurately and efficiently delivers medications to patient care areas
  • Consistently and thoroughly checks patient medication bins at cassette exchange
  • Prepares Central Supply or Surgery order properly as assigned
  • Reviews and restocks night medication cabinet
  • Knowledge of the Admission, Discharge and Transfer procedures
  • Informs pharmacy purchasing when medications need to be reordered
  • Reviews and places wholesaler orders as required
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One (1) year as Pharmacy Technician I

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98859

Department PHARMACY - SPECIALTY

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.94

Work Schedule CWAT

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $19.82 - $25.76 Per Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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