TECHNICIAN, PHARMACY (LOA Temp) - The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, provides accurate assistance in the filling of orders, performance of clerical duties and maintaining adequate supplies.  Delivers medication and supplies to Nursing units and departments as required.

• Picks up medication orders and requisitions from the units and place them in the proper location for the pharmacists.
• Delivers medications and supplies to the nursing areas and departments according to the established schedule.
• Maintains reserve and working inventories in the Pharmacy.
• Prepackages and repackages drugs
• Assembles drug vials and diluents containers using aseptic technique in the laminar flow hood.
• Fills medication labels/cassettes that will be checked by Pharmacist.
• Fills floor stock orders according to the established levels.
• Keep work area clean and neat at all times.
• Restocks medication trays for crash carts.
• Delivers floor-stock controlled substances in secured bag to nursing units.
• Receives and puts away medications received from wholesaler and other suppliers.
• Places IV labels onto IVPBs that will be checked by the pharmacist.
• Puts away medications returned from units.
• Sends Automatic Stop Order reports to units.
• Coordinates all aspects of Pharmacy practice performed by technicians.
• Oversees daily receipt of drugs into the Pharmacy.
• Ensures an adequate level of stock is maintained.
• Ensures rotation of stock. Coordinates and performs routine checks for expired/deteriorated drums.
• Processes return goods to drug wholesaler and ensures issuance of credit.
• Ensures that the I.V. Room is stocked and clean.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years related job experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires thorough knowledge of the technical field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing skills.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate required.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.