In/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Outpatient Pharmacy

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0

Shift: Evening

Primary Shift: Variable - Variable

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $21.39 Mid $26.21 Max $31.02

Recruiter: Katie Dubrey

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The In/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I will work under the supervision of a pharmacist in either the inpatient or the retail pharmacy as assigned. In the inpatient pharmacy, responsibilities include dispensing and order filling, inventory controls, IV admixtures, and prepackaging. The retail pharmacy technician will assist with order entry, filling, inventory control, insurance issues, reporting, and operating the cash register.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:
1. High School Diploma (minimum) required.
2. Previous pharmacy experience OR valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
3. Must pass basic Word competency.
4. Must pass basic calculations competency.
5. Must secure a Valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program within 1 year of effective hire date.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

This is a bargaining union position.