Pharmacy Technician 2 hospital-based Retail -Full Time Day

Description

Purpose : The Retail Pharmacy Technician II in the retail pharmacy setting will assist the

pharmacists in the preparation, filling, insurance processing, and delivery of prescriptions under

the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The role also includes supporting the pharmacist with

inventory management, ensuring proper medication storage, and adherence to safety and

compliance standards.

A key focus of this position is direct patient interaction, requiring strong customer service skills

when assisting patients in person, over the phone, at the point of sale, and through the Meds-to-Beds program. The technician ensures that products and services are delivered in a timely, safe, and

cost-effective manner in accordance with department policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Assisting the Pharmacist with Medication Processing and Dispensing following the retail

pharmacy workflow.

2. Assisting with Inventory Management as instructed by the pharmacist.

3. Aiding with Insurance Billing & Financial Assistance

4. Supporting the Pharmacist with Meds-to-Beds Program

5. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and offer reasonable solutions / options

to workflow or patient care challenges.

pharmacy team members.

6. Customer Service & Communication

in a professional manner.

the appropriate person.

medications.

7.Aide Pharmacist with Community Pharmacy Workflow Management

maintain operational integrity.

administration per NYS regulations.

8. Support the Pharmacist with Record Keeping & Compliance.

9. Comply with all pharmacy regulations and policies, including :

LDD).

laws.

10. Maintain and Model Organizational Values.

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements :

maintain registration annually in conjunction with NY state law.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements :

and the ability to learn hospital programs, pharmacy software systems and pharmacy

POS systems.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials : PTCB

Company : Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit : 1995

Department : Retail Pharmacy

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $22.39 -$29.11 Hourly