Correctional Pharmacy Tech — Union Benefits

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,812,000 - 122,217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York is seeking a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician to support CHS operations on Rikers Island in NYC’s jail system. The role covers unit dose distribution, pharmacy inventory, and patient medication management under pharmacist supervision.

This position requires a valid NYS Pharmacy Technician registration, completion of a recognized training program, and PTCB certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• High School or equivalency diploma.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training program or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• As of January 2012, certified pharmacy technicians by PTCB.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Performs unit dose and carry drug distribution tasks as assigned by pharmacist.
• Distributes medication to identified patients after pharmacist approval.
• Maintains pharmacy areas, stock, and Pyxis machine inventories.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician

High School Diploma or GED

PTCB certification

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Scanners and copiers

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York is seeking a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician to support CHS operations on Rikers Island in NYC’s jail system. The role covers unit dose distribution, pharmacy inventory, and patient medication management under pharmacist supervision.

This position requires a valid NYS Pharmacy Technician registration, completion of a recognized training program, and PTCB certification.