Pharmacy Assistant/Technician

4 weeks ago


Ithaca, United States Cayuga Medical Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer

Position Overview:

Reports to: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

What you'll do:

Pharmacy Technicians/Inpatient assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians/inpatient work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.


Job Responsibilities include:

  • Procures and distributes medications per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Replenishes medications in automated dispensing units and emergency drug containers; rotates and manages stock before expiration date; generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
  • Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
  • Complies with sterile compounding regulations and practices.
  • Restocks medication and IV room areas accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques.
  • Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
  • Completes and documents all assigned medication storage areas inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
  • Maintains logs, records, pricing updates, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations.
  • Keeps pharmacy neat, clean, and well-organized; performs IV room terminal cleans; keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
  • Answers phones and window and makes stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
  • Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Requirements:

  • Education - High School diploma/equivalent.
  • Experience - 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required. Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Certification and Licensure - Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (NHA/PTCB). Must attain New York State licensure for Registered Pharmacy Technicians within the introductory period of hire.

Travel Requirements:

  • Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.





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