Pharmacy Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers The Bureau is requesting to hire a City Pharmacy Technician to work in one of our public health clinics to provide health service to those who may be infected/contact with treat as needed. The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Bureau’s Pharmacist .

Requirements

• A valid license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in training, supervision of pharmacy technician staff
• Provide technical guidance to pharmacy technicians
• Evaluate documentation accuracy and performance efficiency of other pharmacy technicians
• Prepare specialized dispensing and inventory reports as assigned
• As assigned, investigate medication discrepancies and determine corrective actions
• Support pharmacist with Quality assurance projects as assigned.
• Assist Pharmacist in the Pharmacy unit with prior authorization approvals as well as prescription processing and billing.
• Coordinate non-formulary and specialty medication procurement.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees