Pharmacy technician - overnights (12a-8a) PTCB, NYS registration, and 2 years exp required

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to work overnight from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Under the direct personal supervision of a registered pharmacist, the technician completes pharmacy operations and supports medication procurement, inventory management, sterile compounding, medication distribution, and communication with patients and healthcare providers. The position requires PTCB certification, New York State registration, and two years of experience, unless the candidate has successfully completed NYU’s Pharmacy Technician training program.

The technician maintains medication and supply inventory; places, expedites, receives, and documents orders; checks stock and removes expired or outdated medications; and follows applicable procedures for controlled substances and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The role also includes sterile product compounding under pharmacist supervision, aseptic technique, IV-room procedures, equipment and work-area maintenance, dose repacking, and unit-dose distribution. The technician uses pharmacy and hospital information systems, maintains medication profile files, supports pharmacists, helps train newly hired technicians, and handles calls and inquiries appropriately.

NYU Langone Health describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and an employee wellness program. The stated annual salary range is $77,112.82 to $77,112.82; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. Bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, and other compensation or benefits are not included in the stated range.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician, or successful completion of the NYU Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Pharmacy Technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department; the posting specifies PTCB certification and New York State registration.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology and procedures and standards for labeling and dispensing drugs.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including basic Microsoft programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual competency assessments.
• Complete unit inspections and Expiration Tracking Report assignments.
• Store and secure medications appropriately and routinely check stock for expired medications.
• Place and expedite orders; verify receipts; receive shipments; document drug receiving on invoices or packing slips and in Epic and supplier websites according to department guidelines.
• Follow applicable State and Federal laws and Medical Center policies for handling controlled substances.
• Use applicable pharmacy technology proficiently.
• Procure medications, stock them, and deliver them to units promptly using approved delivery methods when appropriate, such as the pneumatic tube.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating medication demand, and removing outdated medications.
• Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique and IV-room procedures.
• Prepare and accurately document sterile product compounding under pharmacist supervision; comply with sterile compounding and hazardous medication handling procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment and work areas according to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Repack needed doses.
• Use the Hospital Information System, review patient information in the medical record system, and print labels when necessary.
• Perform unit-dose drug distribution.
• Maintain pharmacy files for patient medication profiles and retrieve charts for pharmacists as needed.
• Participate in training newly hired Pharmacy Technicians according to departmental training guidelines.
• Answer telephone calls courteously and promptly, identify name and department, triage calls appropriately, facilitate medication order workflow, and troubleshoot interdepartmental medication order inquiries.
• Interact with healthcare providers and patients, respond to questions and requests, and refer inquiries to a pharmacist when appropriate.
• Check inventory and place orders with drug wholesalers, materials management, or specialty pharmacy suppliers; promptly receive and correctly store medications and supplies; document receiving and alert the Pharmacy manager to problems or discrepancies.
• Comply with requirements of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Maintain pharmacy technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department.
• Submit appropriate continuing education hours on time to support ongoing registration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED