Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician – Full-Time Specialty Pharmacy- Rotating Shifts

Shape the Future of Pharmacy

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, we know that extraordinary careers in pharmacy come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting experienced pharmacists to explore the innovative careers at New York's largest and busiest hospital. There's no better place to define your expertise, while working with a team that's defining national standards. Discover why we're the best.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, performs non-clinical operations of the pharmacy department that fall under the duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with state, federal and hospital policies

Provides excellent service to patients and hospital staff

Ensures adherence to standard operation procedures and compliance with state law, federal law, and regulatory agencies (including but not limited to URAC, ACHC, JACHO) including procedures for billing, storing and dispensing prescription, maintaining records, documentation/compliance, audits, and licensure

Ensures the pharmacy remains in compliance with all handling requirements for specialty drugs, including LDDs

Performs duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Supervisor, and Technician Supervisor including utilizing pharmacy systems, filling prescriptions, compounding prescriptions, and maintain workflow

Immediately reports quality events to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to hospital policies and procedures in relation to Quality Improvement Programs

Registers all sales through the point-of-sale terminal, processes all tender as required

Interacts with cross-functional teams in the hospital and escalates all clinic concerns to a pharmacist as needed

Performs inventory management activities, including ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceuticals

Brings ordering discretions to the immediate attention of management

Works with management to maintain good relationships with internal and external partners, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers

Maintains pharmacy department by ensuring it is stocked with adequate supplies and that appearance is clean, neat and organized

Packs and ships medications in accordance with department procedures

Provides excellent customer services by answering questions and assisting patients and other professionals

Assists with department and enterprise projects and initiatives

Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

This position will be located at 1129 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY.

Preferred Criteria:

• Specialty/Retail Experience

Required Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• New York State Pharmacy Technician License
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Minimum of one year of Pharmacy experience

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$39.22-$45.65/Hourly