Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Clerical duties associated with managing inventories and ordering pharmaceutical supplies and equipment.

· Maintains inventories, orders medications and supplies.

· Receives deliveries and verifies contents to packing slips.

· Makes routine deliveries of medications and supplies.

· Verifies and counts medication (ex: counts medications in med carts)

· Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.

· Maintains and cleans equipment used in the pharmacy.

· Takes phone calls, communicates and clarifies discrepancies.

· Assists Licensed Pharmacist in pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned.

· Files pharmacy drug reviews and other records.

· Checks inventories for outdated medications/supplies, maintains expiration dates to ensure compliance. Under the direction of the pharmacist, removes and/or destroys medications following established procedures or arranges for proper exchange or credit.

· Other duties as assigned.

Transfer Qualifications: Any permanent Pharmacy Aide

Any permanent employee eligible for a 70.1 transfer.

Anyone eligible to take the Civil Service examination for Pharmacy Aide

Promotional Opportunities: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service List.

Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications belowmay be qualified for a provisional appointment.

Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of the examination, you must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma, issued by an appropriate educational authority AND:

Either 1. one year of experience assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist;

Or 2. a current Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB);

Or 3. a certificate or diploma from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

As of February 26, 2022 all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There is no testing option for employees assigned to this location in lieu of vaccination.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $34,990.00 - $43,236.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tupper Lake, NY 12986: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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