Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

Pharmacy TechnicianLocation: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, New YorkDepartment: CVPH - Inpatient PharmacyShift: Day/NightPrimary Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMSecondary Shifts: 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PMSalary Range: Min $21.39 Mid $26.21 Max $31.02GENERAL SUMMARY: Each Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the staff pharmacists in the various functions of the Department, including dispensing and order filling responsibilities, inventory controls, and prepackaging.QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required:High School Diploma (minimum) required.Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.Must pass basic calculations competency.Computer experience preferred.Must pass basic Word competency.Must secure a Valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program.Full & Part Time Staff:Must attempt examination within 12 months of effective hire date.Must secure certification within 18 months of effective hire date.Per Diem Staff:Must attempt examination within 18 months of effective hire date.Must secure certification within 24 months of effective hire date.Must register with the NY Department of Education as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.Full & Part Time Staff:Must register within 18 months of effective hire date.Per Diem Staff:Must register within 24 months 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.