Certified Pharmacy Technician

EHS OverviewEpiscopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.Job SummaryThe Certified Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supervisor or staff pharmacists, will assist in compounding and dispensing medications and ordering drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies. The forgoing is performed using standard policy and procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists and other qualified licensed practitioners.ResponsibilitiesReview patient profiles for accuracy completenessFill patient medication cassettes using Pharmacy Patient Profiles fill listAssemble and verify completeness and accuracy of medication ordersEnter orders into computerized patient profiles for review and approvalMaintain patient profiles by adjusting for discharges, admissions, transfers, and ADHOC chargesTransport medication carts to and from nursing unitsMaintain inventory controlOther responsibilities as directedRequirementsPharmacy Technician Certification from an accredited program requiredHigh School diploma or Equivalency requiredKnowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviationsComputer literate, specifically in pharmaceutical related softwareExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsQualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED or better.Licenses & CertificationsPharmacy TechEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.