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*Description*

The Pharmacy Technician 3 will assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation,

dispensing, delivery, and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, including

biohazardous products. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner according to department policies, procedures, and practice standards supporting inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health.

*Essential Responsibilities*

1. Handle, pull, label, package, compound, and deliver medications to patients or authorized

personnel as instructed by the pharmacist.

2. Help maintain medication and supply inventory.

3. Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed

4. Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and printer management.

5. Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completing

and reviewing audits such as managing temp logs, cleaning logs, unit inspections, etc.

6. Manage automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from the main

console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.

7. Refilling and managing expiration dates of code carts, kits, medication trays, etc.

8. Handle and deliver controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and

departmental policies.

9. Triage phone calls and transfer calls to the pharmacist for any medication-related questions.

10. Navigate electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and

charges/billing.

11. Understanding the identification, handling, storage, and of hazardous medications (USP800,

NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).

12. Comply with all USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 requirements in the compounding of

sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving

technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene.

13. In addition to performing sterile and non-sterile compounding of non-hazardous products,

can fully perform all compounding of sterile and non-sterile compounding biohazardous

products.

14. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.

15. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

16. Performs other duties as required.

*Education and Experience Requirements:*

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Minimum Experience: 1 year

*Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:*

Desired: Pharmacy Technician experience. Computer skills, ability to multi-task and work

independently

*License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:*

1. PTCB Certification

2. License: Registered Pharmacy Technician with NY Board of Pharmacy

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1927

Department: Oncology Pharmacy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $23.45 - $30.49 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants 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 classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.