About this role
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.30 to $25.95 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).
The Impact You Can Make
As a Pharmacy Technician, you play a vital role in patient care by ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of medications. This is a fast-paced, deeply rewarding position. It offers an excellent entry point and a clear pathway toward a long-term medical career. You will receive excellent direction, guidance, and hands-on training from our supportive managers and senior pharmacy teams.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
* Interpret computer-generated fill lists and utilize advanced Carousel dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity for distribution to designated automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) once work is verified by a pharmacist.
* Efficiently load, refill, and inventory automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) after pharmacist verification.
* Transport patient-specific medications safely and efficiently to active patient care areas
* Re-package bulk medications following strict Federal and State regulatory guidelines.
* Handle controlled substance distribution safely using our vault system and ADC integration.
* Team up with nurses and pharmacists to investigate inventory discrepancies and enforce strict storage safety standards.
* Generate patient charges through our pharmacy computer system and handle incoming phone calls with excellent customer service.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
* Education/Experience:
* High School diploma or GED required
* Pharmacy Technician National Certification (CPhT or ExCPT) and New York State registration within 1 year of hire required
* Prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
* Prior experience with Omnicell, Cerner, RX30 or other similar programs preferred
* A strong understanding of generic and brand medication names.
* Understanding of medical terminology preferred
* Skills/Abilities * Ability to share information clearly with peers, supervisors, and healthcare customers. * Fast and accurate data entry skills with an ability to master department-specific software. * Comfort calculating dosages using standard ratios, proportions, and basic algebra. * A strong understanding of generic and brand medication names.
Mission Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here [https://www.albanymed.org/careers/glens-falls-hospital-careers/].