Pharmacy Technician Trainee; Sinai Health System

About the Role

The Trainee will participate in the Pharmacy Technician Training Program which prepares them to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam (PTCB) and become a registered and licensed pharmacy technician in New York State.

This is a 14-week entry-level program that includes:

• 120 hours of asynchronous online didactic learning
• 50 hours in simulation lab (online/live)
• 230 hours of experiential/on-site learning at various settings within Mount Sinai Health System.

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and/or Registered Technician, and in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, the trainee is responsible for performing supportive functions to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. All duties are supervised.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all didactic/classroom, simulation lab, and experiential training as outlined by the program curriculum.
• Perform the following tasks under supervision:
• Compound, prepare, and process medications/medication orders for final verification by the pharmacist.
• Refill automated dispensing devices and dispensing technology.
• Order, receive, and store medications and supplies.
• Utilize computer information systems to support pharmacy processes.
• Complete required cleaning, monitoring, logs, pharmacy/nursing unit inspections, recalls, and outdates to established standards.
• Return reusable medications to stock.
• Assist in the exchange of crash cart trays and auxiliary stock.
• Conduct all required deliveries and other patient care area rounds.
• Repackage medications as per departmental policy.
• Complete all required documentation and maintain records.
• Maintain work environment in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Obtain medication information/history from patients and/or their caregivers for input into the electronic medical record.
• Assist in quality control projects as assigned.
• Intake of new prescriptions and refills orders.
• Process sales transactions.
• Accurately place items on shelves.
• Appropriately rotate inventory to allow for early-dated items to be removed first.
• Maintain a file of all receipts and prescriptions by date or as instructed by a registered pharmacist.
• Submit packing slips, bills of lading, etc., to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• Effective communication (both oral and written)
• Basic math skills
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Record keeping skills
• Basic computer skills

Salary Range

• $17 - $17 Hourly (Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. This range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.)