Pharmacy Technician
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

Work Environment

• All work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated. Work also may take place throughout the hospital (i.e. nursing stations & units).
• Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drugs (i.e., chemo) such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.
• Drug Information / Clinical Activities
  • Physical Demands – walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, reading
  • Equipment Used – carts, computer
  • Frequency Performed – 80%
• Keyboarding - Computer
  • Physical Demands – manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6”
  • Equipment Used – computer and printer
  • Frequency Performed – 10%
• Answering Phones
  • Physical Demands – reaching 6”, fingering, hearing
  • Equipment Used – telephone
  • Frequency Performed – 10%
• Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• None – No access to patient information – Level 0

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable

Education/Experience

• Minimum Required:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Two Years Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Preferred:
  • 1 year purchasing experience

License/Certification

• Minimum Required:
  • Not Applicable
• Preferred:
  • Not Applicable

Provides and ensures an ongoing and efficient pharmacy department by managing the purchasing, distribution, and billing of medications to patients and appropriate nursing units. Maintenance of a neat and clean storeroom and performing functions necessary in pharmacy purchasing.