Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Pharmacy, Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacy Department’s medication distribution process by dispensing prescriptions, receiving and storing incoming supplies, and verifying stock to maintain inventory records. The role also supports medication delivery, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, inventory control, and medication preparation under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. When preparing IV medications, the technician follows USP 797 regulations and uses available technology to help ensure product safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Registration as a certified pharmacy technician through New York State.
• 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.
• Follow requirements for storing, dispensing, and safely disposing 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 by 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, including expiration-date checks.
• Follow department policies related to assigned duties and service.
• For designated technicians, sort anesthesia controlled-substance returns and review anesthesia controlled-substance records.
• For designated technicians, prepare reports on anesthesia controlled-substance reconciliation.
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, follow USP 797 regulations to 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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