Part-Time Pharmacy Technician - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

4d • $38 - $38

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacy Department's distribution process by the way of dispensing medical prescriptions, receiving and storing incoming supplies, as well as verifying stock in order to maintain inventory records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Must be a registered certified pharmacy technician through New York State.
• Required Licenses: 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

• Responsible for the safe handling of pharmaceutical waste.
• Knowledgeable in the storage, dispensing and safe disposal of the medication deemed hazardous.
• Supports all departmental distribution processes (delivery-routine, and stats, cassette filling).
• Fills unit dose cassettes under direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Packages medications using automated technologies.
• Assists in inventory control (check expiration dates, maintains drug stocks, places orders with drug wholesaler and other supplies).
• Performs stock related task (unpack order, check inventories).
• Delivers medication to patient care areas.
• Refills automated dispensing cabinets
• Conducts medication station reviews (expiration date checks).
• Adheres to all department policies related for the above assignments or any other aspect of service.
• Sorts out anesthesia controlled substance returns; reviews anesthesia controlled substance records. [Applies to designated technicians only.]
• Prepares reports of anesthesia reconciliation of controlled substances. [Applies to designated technicians only.]
• 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.
• Orders medications and supplies on an as needed basis from the wholesaler and Materials Services.
• Maintenance of pharmacy technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department.
• Maintenance and timely submission of appropriate continuing education hours to support ongoing registration
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone with courtesy and promptness, stating their name and department.
• Triages phone calls as appropriate, facilitates medication order workflow, and troubleshoots interdepartmental medication order inquiries.
• Interacts with health care providers and patients, answers questions and requests, and refers inquiries to a Pharmacist where applicable.
• Participates in the training of newly hired Pharmacy Technicians based on departmental training guidelines.
• Completes annual competency assessments.
• Completes unit inspection and Expiration Tracking Report assignments.
• Appropriately stores and secures, and routinely reviews stock for expired medications

Benefits

• NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
• Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees