Pharmacy Aide (NY HELPS), Greater Binghamton Health Center, P25553 - New York State Office of Mental Health : Job Details

Minimum QualificationsHigh 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.Duties DescriptionA Pharmacy Aide would report to and assist a licensed pharmacist in the preparation of medications for dispensing, and administrative tasks in support of a pharmacy operation. The Pharmacy Aide would receive and inventory pharmaceutical supplies; assist in preparing pharmaceutical orders; maintain reports and logs, and enter data into pharmacy systems; and maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment within the pharmacy.NOTE:In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicaid and Medicare, you may be terminated from your employment.Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

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