Correctional Pharmacy Technician - Unit Dose & Distribution

JobRx, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (1199)

401(k) plan

Healthcare FSAs

Pre‑tax commuting expenses

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution and unit-dose operations within the CHS program at NYC Health + Hospitals.

Duties include preparing patient cassettes, dispensing to clinics, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records under pharmacist supervision. Requires completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent experience and PTCB certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent experience.
• PTCB certification required for new hires or promotions.
• Knowledge of brand and generic names and drug uses.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain unit dose and carry drug distribution systems.
• Prepare and label patient cassettes with appropriate medications.
• Assist pharmacist with methadone/DOT medication records and distribution.
• Enter data into pharmacy computer systems and generate reports as directed by pharmacist.
• Package unit dose meds and restock shelves, ensuring accuracy and cleanliness.
• Deliver medications to clinic areas and support sanitation and supplies management.

Skills

Pharmacy technician competence

Independent decision making

English proficiency

Brand/generic names knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent experience

Tools

Email

Scanners

Copiers

Fax machines

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution and unit-dose operations within the CHS program at NYC Health + Hospitals.

Duties include preparing patient cassettes, dispensing to clinics, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records under pharmacist supervision. Requires completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent experience and PTCB certification.