Evening/Night Pharmacy Technician - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking an Evening/Night Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Department's distribution process. This role involves dispensing medical prescriptions, receiving and storing supplies, and maintaining inventory records. The hospital is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center, serving as an anchor for healthcare access in Brooklyn.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.
• 2 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• PTCB.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees