Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Pharmacy, Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the Infusion Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Department’s medication distribution process. The technician dispenses prescriptions, receives and stores supplies, and verifies stock to maintain inventory records. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician also assembles and prepares IV medications in accordance with USP 797 regulations, labels them, and uses available technology to promote product safety.

The position includes safe handling, storage, dispensing, and disposal of hazardous medications and pharmaceutical waste; supporting routine and stat deliveries and cassette filling; inventory and supply tasks; medication delivery to patient care areas; and refilling automated dispensing cabinets. Designated technicians also handle anesthesia controlled-substance returns and records and prepare reconciliation reports.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be a New York State-registered certified pharmacy technician. Completion of an approved pharmacy technician program, two years of pharmacy technician experience, PTCB certification, and Spanish fluency are preferred. Candidates must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

The listed salary is $76,513.84 annually. Actual salary may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need; the stated range excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, and other compensation or benefits. NYU Langone describes its employee offerings as including financial security benefits, time off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program. The hospital is an equal opportunity employer and requires online applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Registered certified pharmacy technician through New York State; required license: Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB certification.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Handle pharmaceutical waste safely and follow requirements for storage, dispensing, and disposal of hazardous medications.
• Support departmental distribution processes, including routine and stat deliveries and cassette filling.
• Fill unit-dose cassettes under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
• Package medications using automated technologies.
• Assist with inventory control, including checking expiration dates, maintaining drug stocks, and placing orders for drugs and supplies.
• Perform stock-related tasks, including unpacking orders and checking inventories.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Refill automated dispensing cabinets.
• Conduct medication station reviews and check expiration dates.
• Follow department policies for assigned tasks and other aspects of service.
• For designated technicians: sort anesthesia controlled-substance returns and review anesthesia controlled-substance records.
• For designated technicians: prepare anesthesia controlled-substance reconciliation reports.
• Under licensed pharmacist supervision and in accordance with USP 797 regulations, assemble and prepare IV medications, label medications, and use provided technology to support product safety.
• Order medications and supplies as needed from the wholesaler and Materials Services.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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