NYS Pharmacy Technician – Correctional Health Services

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health care FSAs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PAGNY on behalf of The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) within NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician for a full-time position on Rikers Island. You will perform unit-dose distribution, assist pharmacists, prepare patient cassettes, and support daily pharmacy operations in a jail setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication profiles, carrying duties, packaging, and ensuring accurate distribution to clinics and infirmaries.

Qualifications

• NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Completed approved Pharmacy Technician Training program; certified by PTCB as of 2012
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated pharmacy competence and independent decision making
• Able to use email, scanners, copiers and fax machines
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency

Responsibilities

• Maintain unit dose and carry drug distribution systems.
• Assist pharmacist; update patient profiles and housing changes.
• Fill/label patient cassettes and discharge medications.
• Manage Pyxis stock, verify medication availability and reconciling inventories.
• Deliver medications to clinic areas and coordinate with nursing staff.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training program

PTCB certification

Job description

PAGNY on behalf of The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) within NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a NYS-registered Pharmacy Technician for a full-time position on Rikers Island. You will perform unit-dose distribution, assist pharmacists, prepare patient cassettes, and support daily pharmacy operations in a jail setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication profiles, carrying duties, packaging, and ensuring accurate distribution to clinics and infirmaries.