Pharmacy Technician - 49th Street Pharmacy, Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Department's distribution process. This role involves dispensing medical prescriptions, receiving and storing supplies, and maintaining inventory records. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and providing a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Cert Pharmacy Technician
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.
• 2 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• PTCB.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supports all departmental distribution processes (delivery-routine, and stats, cassette filling).
• Responsible for the safe handling of pharmaceutical waste.
• Knowledgeable in the storage, dispensing and safe disposal of the medication deemed hazardous.
• Orders medications and supplies on an as needed basis from the wholesaler and Materials Services.
• Under supervision of licensed RPh following all USP 797 regulations, assembles, prepares IV medications; labels medications uses technology provided to ensure the safest product possible.
• Prepares reports of anesthesia reconciliation of controlled substances. [Applies to designated technicians only.]
• Sorts out anesthesia controlled substance returns; reviews anesthesia controlled substance records. [Applies to designated technicians only.]
• Adheres to all department policies related for the above assignments or any other aspect of service.
• Conducts medication station reviews (expiration date checks).
• Refills automated dispensing cabinets
• Delivers medication to patient care areas.
• Performs stock related task (unpack order, check inventories).
• Assists in inventory control (check expiration dates, maintains drug stocks, places orders with drug wholesaler and other supplies).
• Packages medications using automated technologies.
• Fills unit dose cassettes under direction of a licensed pharmacist

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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