Part-Time Pharmacy Technician, West Palm Beach - FL

NYU Langone Health • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and follows prescribed procedures to help process medication orders. The role supports the prompt, accurate, and safe delivery of medications, including handling related charges and credits. Duties include preparing drugs and parenteral products, labeling pharmaceutical orders, maintaining medication-use and charge records, and receiving and storing pharmaceuticals from manufacturers or distributors.

The technician performs technical, functional, clerical, and professional duties to support pharmacy operations and patient care. The position requires attention to detail, organization, adaptability, effective communication, and collaboration with pharmacists and other staff. It also requires the ability to stand and work for extended periods and handle items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure and National Certification (NHA/PTCB), or an NYS Pharmacy Intern permit.
• Pharmacy Technician experience and certification.
• Ability to operate a PC at a level compatible with a high school education.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work and stand for up to 80% of work time and to lift, push, and pull weights up to 20 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served by the department.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepackage oral medications, including tablets, capsules, and liquids.
• Prepare parenteral products in batches and document them as required.
• Stock unit-dose carts for delivery.
• Receive and store pharmaceuticals from manufacturers or distributors.
• Replenish pharmacy floor-stock items on nursing units.
• Affix labels to appropriate storage containers and prepare medication labels.
• Deliver medications to nursing units.
• Answer telephones in a timely manner.
• Assist the pharmacist as needed.
• Replenish pharmacy shelves with overstock from storage areas.
• Check assigned pharmacy areas monthly for outdated drugs.
• Process invoices and receivers properly.
• File paperwork required for record keeping.
• Calculate pharmacy charges and route them to the appropriate billing area.
• Maintain records of drugs and solutions prepared for patients.
• Organize workload to meet deadlines and priorities, and redirect daily activities as departmental needs change.
• Accept constructive feedback, take responsibility for actions, identify problems and offer solutions, and support the smooth operation of the department.
• Participate in and support collaborative decisions made by management.
• Apply knowledge of policies and procedures for the assigned pharmacy service.
• Maintain knowledge through learning activities such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review, or committee participation.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED