St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty-designated cardiac center.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology.

Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation, dispensing, and repackaging of medications
• Procure medications accurately according to dispensation indicators
• Prepackages and labels medications,
• Maintain and replenish pharmacy automation systems
• Assists in the maintenance of dispensation records
• As directed by pharmacy management or designee, audit, review, file records of controlled substances, ensures compliance with regulations
• Advises nursing and pharmacy administrators of controlled substance discrepancies
• Assists in discrepancy resolution of controlled and non-controlled drugs
• Ensures proper storage of pharmacy inventory and supplies
• Issues controlled substances and prescription pads as per departmental policy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Ensures appropriate inventory on hand at all times and maintains required inventory levels
• Obtains appropriate signatures when issuing/delivering controlled substances and prescription pads
• Conduct medication deliveries as required
• Performs related duties as required
• Maintain continuing education as required

Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required 

Experience:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State is required
• PTCB or NHA certification is required

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.