Overview:

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. 

Job Details:

Responsibilities:

Assists in the preparation, dispensing, and repackaging of medications

Procure medications accurately according to dispensation indicators

Prepackages and labels medications,

Maintain and replenish pharmacy automation systems

Assists in the maintenance of dispensation records

As directed by pharmacy management or designee, audit, review, file records of controlled substances, ensures compliance with regulations

Advises nursing and pharmacy administrators of controlled substance discrepancies

Assists in discrepancy resolution of controlled and non-controlled drugs

Ensures proper storage of pharmacy inventory and supplies

Issues controlled substances and prescription pads as per departmental policy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist

Ensures appropriate inventory on hand at all times and maintains required inventory levels

Obtains appropriate signatures when issuing/delivering controlled substances and prescription pads

Conduct medication deliveries as required

Performs related duties as required

Maintain continuing education as required

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required 

Experience:

Previous experience as pharmacy technician preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State, required

PTCB or NHA certification, required

Weekends availability is required.

Posted Salary Range:

USD $29.92 - USD $37.41 /Hr.

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This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.