Pharmacy Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

Pharmacy Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high-quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers. BPHC is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Technician. This position will work closely with the Director of Pharmacy. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 1. Assist pharmacists in training, supervision of pharmacy technician staff. 2. Provide technical guidance to pharmacy technicians. 3. Evaluate documentation accuracy and performance efficiency of other pharmacy technicians. 4. Prepare specialized dispensing and inventory reports as assigned. 5. As assigned, investigate medication discrepancies and determine corrective actions. 6. Support pharmacist with Quality assurance projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.