Blythedale Children’s Hospital is an independent children’s specialty hospital in New York State. Our multidisciplinary team provides critical care to patients with complex medical conditions. We partner with academic medical centers in the Northeast Corridor of the United States to admit patients to our state-of-the-art 118-bed facility. Our experts integrate clinical expertise and health education in our on-site simulation rooms to provide extensive parent training to get our patients home safely. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, preparation, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs and associated record-keeping.  Follows proper procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies.

Schedule: This position will have variable shifts consisting of 7.5 hours per day throughout the week.

• Schedules vary from 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm, 1pm-9pm.
• Schedule includes rotational weekend coverage as well as rotational holiday coverage.
• Schedule will also include staff coverage.

• Assists pharmacists in preparing drugs for dispensing, demonstrating accuracy and consistency relating to product selection, labeling, and repackaging functions.
• Assists with management of drug inventory and other supplies. Reviews and places wholesaler/outside vendor orders and follows up problems. Checks orders received against packing slip, places stickers on items, places items into stock, rotates stock, and organizes storage areas.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of medications and supplies in Pharmacy dispensing stations.
• Checks pharmacy stock areas and Omnicell Cabinets for outdated and recalled drugs.
• Accurately restocks Code Cart Medication Drawers and Sepsis Boxes.
• Accurately fills assigned Patient Specific cassettes in a timely manner.
• Accurately prepares and performs Omnicell Normal, Supplemental, PSB and Critical Low restocks in a timely manner.
• Accurately performs Omnicell PSB tasks (transfers, discharges, and discontinued orders) in a timely manner.
• Empties Omnicell return bins and accurately reconcile contents daily.
• Obtains daily census, updates patient medication cassettes regarding admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing new medication orders.
• Accurately prepares stock solutions/suspensions according to department policies and procedures and completes documentation on formula worksheets.
• Repackages all unit dose medication as required according to department policies and procedures and completes required documentation.
• Ensure pharmacists check all work when completed.
• Screens phone calls to minimize pharmacist interruptions
• Accurately performs assigned duties/special projects as specified by the Director or Staff Pharmacists in a timely manner.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus a combination of training and work experiences, which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed in this position description.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification from the PTCB and NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician License is required.

• Ability to read and interpret physician orders.
• Ability to manipulate pharmaceuticals in preparation for dispensing and operating equipment necessary for nonsterile compounding, preparing, labeling and dispensing drugs.
• Can clearly communicate drug-related information to patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff verbally and in writing.
• Agility to obtain drugs from storage areas from floor level to as high as six feet above floor level requiring reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Able to transport medication carts and other items (weighing up to 40 pounds) to various areas of the hospital.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and PC Windows.

• Advantages of Working at Blythedale:
• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.  Learn more about our benefits here.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.
• Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).