Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Center - Mineola

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Center - Mineola.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the supervising pharmacist with any required tasks that have been approved by federal and state regulations and hospital policies for performance by unlicensed pharmacy personnel. Act as a point person to provide clinical direction to other staff within scope of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Processes supplies received from vendors. Maintains familiarity with formulary drugs regarding their dosage forms, strengths, generic/trade names, storage conditions and location in the pharmacy. Informs purchasing assistant of low inventory levels. Forwards completed paperwork and invoices to the purchasing assistant. Informs purchasing assistant of any discrepancies, damages, etc.

Assists pharmacists in the dispensing area and assists pharmacists in the sterile preparation area. Fills medication orders generated by the staff pharmacist, initializing the label, placing medication in the proper container and having the completed preparation checked by a staff pharmacist. Keeps medication areas stocked. Prepares sterile parenteral and irrigation products under the supervision of a staff pharmacist. Performs IV manufacturing list functions. Maintains accurate batch logs. Performs daily parenteral room inventory reporting to purchasing assistant.

Responsible for maintaining the functionality of the Automated Dispensing Cabinets machines( Pyxis/Omnicell). Restocks cabinets to par levels. Processes returns. Charges patient care area accounts for medications restocked. Processes patient medication returns.

Responsible for maintaining the emergency medication box/tray exchange system. Follows procedures for replacing used or expired boxes on the patient care areas. Updates log book and location board. Inspects and replaces used and expired medications with medications having longest available expiration dates. Updates schematic chart and labels box with earliest expiring medications.

Responsible for the handling of controlled substances in accordance with NYS, federal and local regulations, and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains accurate controlled drug log entries. Accurately completes controlled drug floor stock requisitions. Processes controlled drug returns according to policy and procedures, and state and federal regulations.

Responsible for the proper operation of the cartfill robotic system and for performing medication cart exchange. Process patient medication credits. Return extra and discontinued IVPB medications to Pharmacy for credit.

Responsible for participating in the Medication Reconciliation program. Speaks with patients at admission to determine home meds. Ensures proper medication, dose, frequency and indication.

Train, provide guidance and work direction to new hires and other staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy experience.
Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Registered NYS Pharmacy Tech
Basic computer skills.
Good communication (both oral and written), organizational, detail oriented, and record keeping skills.
Ability to prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique..

Required Licenses: Registered NYS Pharmacy Tech, Cert Pharmacy Technician

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island 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.

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