Float Pharmacy Technician — Corrections Health, NY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

401(k)

FSAs (Health/Dependent Care)

Pre-tax commuting benefits

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) on Rikers Island seeks a NY-registered Pharmacy Technician to support unit dose distribution, dispensing medications, and maintaining medication records.

The role requires completion of an approved training program or equivalent experience and PTCB certification. Responsibilities include medication pickup, labeling, Pyxis stock management, and ensuring accurate patient profiles while collaborating with pharmacists and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a NY Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training program or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• As of January 2012, all new hires or promotions must be certified pharmacy technicians by PTCB.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Proficiency with email, scanners, copiers and fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Picks up medication orders and updates patient profiles for pharmacist review.
• Fills, labels and dispenses patient cassettes and discharge medications.
• Maintains Pyxis inventory, stocks supplies and processes daily reports.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with medication distribution procedures.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician in NY

PTCB Certification

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) on Rikers Island seeks a NY-registered Pharmacy Technician to support unit dose distribution, dispensing medications, and maintaining medication records.

The role requires completion of an approved training program or equivalent experience and PTCB certification. Responsibilities include medication pickup, labeling, Pyxis stock management, and ensuring accurate patient profiles while collaborating with pharmacists and nursing staff.