Detail-Oriented Russian-Speaking Pharmacy Tech

Green Forest Pharmacy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Forest Pharmacy in New York seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician (Russian-Speaking) to join our team. The ideal candidate has prior pharmacy experience, proficiency with the Micro Merchant System, and a strong understanding of prescription processing and inventory management.

Fluency in Russian is required to communicate with Russian-speaking patients and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions using Micro Merchant System, verifying NDC

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience is required.
• Hands-on experience using the Micro Merchant System is required.
• Fluency in Russian is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with Russian-speaking patients.
• Strong typing skills and accurate prescription processing and data entry abilities.
• Familiarity with National Drug Codes (NDCs), prescription medications, and pharmacy dispensing workflows.
• Knowledge of medication inventory management, stock rotation, and expiration date monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies in prescription information or medication inventory.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, highly motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.
• Must meet applicable state requirements for pharmacy technician registration, certification, or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter prescription orders accurately using the Micro Merchant System, ensuring all required patient and prescription information is complete and correct.
• Fill prescriptions according to the appropriate National Drug Code (NDC), verifying medication details against the prescription and following established pharmacy procedures.
• Assist with prescription preparation, labeling, packaging, and dispensing workflows in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and pharmacist supervision requirements.
• Communicate with patients in both Russian and English to answer routine questions, provide prescription status updates, and assist with general pharmacy inquiries.
• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing patient needs professionally, handling concerns appropriately, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate prescription records and perform data entry with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Monitor prescription medication inventory, track stock levels, and notify the appropriate team member when medications need to be reordered.
• Check medication expiration dates regularly and remove expired or otherwise unusable medications from active inventory according to pharmacy procedures.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, stocking, and storing medications while maintaining appropriate storage conditions and inventory records.
• Follow established procedures for medication handling, inventory control, patient confidentiality, and pharmacy safety.
• Keep the pharmacy workspace clean, organized, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities based on prescription volume, patient needs, and operational deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to support efficient workflow and minimize processing errors.
• Remain flexible and assist with additional pharmacy duties as needed.

Skills

Russian fluency

Pharmacy tech experience

Typing / data entry

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

State pharmacy technician license/registration

Tools

Micro Merchant System

Job description

Green Forest Pharmacy in New York seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician (Russian-Speaking) to join our team. The ideal candidate has prior pharmacy experience, proficiency with the Micro Merchant System, and a strong understanding of prescription processing and inventory management.

Fluency in Russian is required to communicate with Russian-speaking patients and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions using Micro Merchant System, verifying NDC