Pharmacy Technician - 49th Street Pharmacy, Brooklyn

Pharmacy Technician - 49th Street Pharmacy, Brooklyn

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - 49th Street Pharmacy, Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate supports the Pharmacy Department's distribution process by dispensing medical prescriptions, receiving and storing incoming supplies, as well as verifying stock in order to maintain inventory records.

Job 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

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. Required Licenses: Cert Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications: 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. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $73,531.00 - $73,531.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.