Pharmacy technician - Investigational Pharmacy
New York University Langone Medical Center
Pharmacy technician – Investigational Pharmacy
Job ID: 1138136_RR00100600
Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Days – 8a-4p/9a-5p
Department: Pharmacy, Investigational Pharmacy (H1855)
NYU Langone HospitalsNYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy technician – Investigational Pharmacy.
In this role, the successful candidate Under the immediate direction of a registered pharmacist the position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations licensing requirements and professional standards pertaining to storage and inventory control dispensing and distribution of medication as permitted by the New York State Board of Pharmacy for unlicensed personnel Operates pharmacy technology and medical systems in filling medication orders Delivers patient specific medications Stocks assembles and distributes necessary medications Processes controlled substance requisitions for pharmacist review Orders and receives shipments
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Completes annual competency assessments
- Completes Veriform unit inspection assignments and Expiration Tracking Report assignments
- Appropriately stores and secures medications
- Places and expedites orders; verifies receipts; receives shipments as needed
- Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal laws related to the Medical Centers policy of handling controlled substances
- Demonstrates proficiency with applicable Pharmacy technology
- Demonstrates proficiency with medication procurement process stocking and deliveries to units in a timely manner including pneumatic tube
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock; anticipates medication demands based on supply level and removes outdated medications
- Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and IV room procedures
- Cleans sterilizes and maintains equipment and work areas according to procedures rules and regulations
- Demonstrates proficiency when repacking needed doses
- Demonstrates proficiency with Hospital Information System reviews patient information in the medical record system and prints labels when necessary
- Demonstrates proficiency with unit dose drug distribution
- Maintains Pharmacy files for patient medication profiles and pulls these charts for the Pharmacists as needed
- Participates in the training of newly hired Pharmacy Technicians based on departmental training guidelines
- Answers telephone with courtesy and promptness Triages phone calls facilitates medication order workflow trouble shoots medication order inquiries from nursing
- Interacts with health care providers and patients answers questions and requests and refers inquiries to a Pharmacist where applicable
- Prepares and accurately documents batched sterile product compounding under the supervision of a Pharmacist
- Checks current inventory to determine drug and products to be ordered Places orders with drug wholesaler materials management or specialty pharmacy supplier Receives medication and supplies promptly and stores in appropriate areas accurately document receiving of drugs and supplies alerts Pharmacy manager of problems or discrepancies
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
drug compounding under the supervision of a pharmacist
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma and 2 years prior experience as a Pharm Tech or have successfully completed the NYU Pharmacy Technician training program Must have knowledge and understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology as well as knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of drugs Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures Excellent organization and communication skills and strong attention to detail required Strong background in the use of computers and basic Microsoft programs Pharmacy Technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department.
Required Licenses: Cert Pharmacy Technician
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare administration Computer Science Allied Health profession Business Management or other related field Supply chain experience in an acute care hospital setting Pharmacy technician certification or completion within 1 year of hire date 340B University On Demand Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate or similar
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $73,391.26 – $74,431.26 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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