Pharmacy Technician

Company: Elderwood - Pediatric Specialty Care - Woodmark Ph
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: 17.00 - 24.00 an Hour Overview:Woodmark Pharmacy of NY is looking for a dependable and responsible Pharmacy Technician to make a difference in the lives of our residents in our long term care and assisted living communities. This is a Per Diem position.Benefits of working at Woodmark of NY:Competitive PayWeekly PaycheckSolid Team AtmospherePharmacy Technician Position Overview:The Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists in filling, coordinating, and distributing pharmaceuticals.Hours/Shifts:Varying shifts, day/evening with weekend availabilityResponsibilities:Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities:Fills prescriptions correctly, utilizing the computer-generated labels as well as completing the packing label and any auxiliary labels for the product to ensure the prescription is dispensed.Removes labels from printers for new and refilled prescription orders, obtains appropriate drugs from shelves for new and refill prescription orders.Places the product in the appropriate facility dock space or cycle area for pharmacists to check before delivery.Maintains a clean and neat dispensing, inventory, storeroom, general office, and other work areas at all times.Receives and restocks inventory upon receipt of orders from the wholesaler or manufacturer (except controlled drugs).Reorder's products, utilizing the wholesaler's computer as assigned.Ability to use TCGRX machines to fill cycle and new admit orders.Understands and interprets the Dashboard to have knowledge of what needs to go out on a delivery.Bags and totes facility orders to be delivered and brought to drivers as required.Maintains refrigerator temperature logs; notifies supervisor if temperature varies from normal range.Rotates stock when putting wholesalers order away.Refills all emergency boxes, antibiotic, and hydration totes in a timely manner.Empties work area of garbage and HIPPA information daily.Checks for outdates and places in return area for credit and destruction.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.Maintains any required certifications, in-services, and training; remains up to date with best practices and any changes in operation of equipment.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications:Pharmacy Technician Qualifications:Minimum of 18 years of age required; HS diploma or equivalent preferredPharmacy Technician Certification is a plus!Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individualsFamiliarity with pharmacy terminology through certificate course or comparable experience in a Pharmacy work setting preferredThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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