Pharmacy Technician; Harris and Calicoon

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Pharmacy Technician (Harris and Calicoon)

A trained, supportive person who performs selected technical and non-technical functions, not requiring professional judgment, under the general direction of the Supervisor and under the immediate of a staff pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Registered Pharmacist, shall assist with routine pharmacy responsibilities. These include, preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, preparing reports, managing automated systems, and maintaining records.

They work only under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. They do not perform duties that legally can only be performed by a registered pharmacist.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs.

Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the role is:

for non- certified technician $17.94- $18.47 hourly

for Certified Technician: $20.18- $26.01 hourly

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)

Minimum Education:

High school Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Demonstrates knowledge of mathematical skills that include the ability to perform complex weight and measure calculation, as well as the ability to perform percentages, division operations, and decimal point manipulations.
• General data entry skills as week as excellent written and verbal skills are a must.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and NYS Pharmacy Technician licensed and registered, preferred  the Technician does not possess their PTCB certification and NYS Pharmacy Technician license and registration upon hire, they must attain them within one (1) year of employment and maintain those items for the duration of their employment

Physical Requirements:

Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required. Requires long periods of standing or constant walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required. Work week is variable.

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity…