Floating Pharmacy Technician – Correctional Health Services

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

401(k) plan

Health FSAs

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of NY seeks a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician to support unit dose distribution and daily medication operations on Rikers Island. You will assist pharmacists, maintain patient profiles, and ensure accurate documentation while handling distribution and packaging tasks across multiple clinic areas.

The role requires completion of eligible training, PTCB certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS-registered pharmacy technician.
• Completion of an approved technician training program or equivalent experience.
• As of 2012, certification by PTCB required for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Handle unit dose and carry drug distribution under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain patient profiles and update pharmacy databases with changes.
• Prepare and label patient cassettes and discharge medications.
• Enter statistics and maintain daily RX activity records.
• Inspect Pyxis and restock drug stock areas monthly.
• Distribute medications to patients and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification

Pharmacy Technician Training program

Tools

Email

Scanners

Copiers

Fax machines

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of NY seeks a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician to support unit dose distribution and daily medication operations on Rikers Island. You will assist pharmacists, maintain patient profiles, and ensure accurate documentation while handling distribution and packaging tasks across multiple clinic areas.

The role requires completion of eligible training, PTCB certification, and strong attention to detail.