What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Pharmacy Technician, West Palm Beach - FL position at NYU Langone Florida?
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician, West Palm Beach - FL.
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:
- 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.
- 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- Checks assigned area of pharmacy monthly for outdated drugs.
- 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.
- 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 ones 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
NYU Langone Florida 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. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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