Pharmacy Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $46,410 - $59,775

About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics is hiring a City Pharmacy Technician to work in a public health clinic. The role supports pharmacy services for people who may be infected or have been in contact with an infection and need treatment. The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Bureau’s Pharmacist and supports pharmacy operations, staff guidance and training, prescription processing, procurement, and quality assurance.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed