Pharmacy Technician, Correctional Health Services (Float) (28919)

Physician Affiliate Group Of New York • Astoria, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. The Pharmacy Technician performs all technical tasks in the unit dose, carry and out-patient drug distribution systems as well as other related duties of a satellite pharmacy. The Registered Pharmacist approves all work performed by the Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

• High School or equivalency diploma.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training program or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• As of January 2012, all new hires or promotions must be certified pharmacy technicians by PTCB.
• Demonstrated pharmacy competence and independent decision making/problem solving abilities.
• Must have knowledge of brand/generic names and drug uses.
• Able to use email, scanners, copiers and fax machines
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Unit Dose and Carry Drug Distribution Systems
• Medication Distribution
• Packaging
• Assists other associates both within and outside the department when needed.
• Is responsible and cooperative with pharmacy managers, fellow associates, patients, visitors, Correctional Health Services staff and Department of Correction personnel.
• Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
• Maintains professional attitude.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to dress guidelines.
• Utilizes established channels of communication.
• Uses email on a daily basis.
• Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance; including orthodontics coverage.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal and CME days.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees