Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Meds-to-Beds

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City seeks a full-time Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmac y Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and process orders. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and compliance with department policies.

Responsibilities include restocking, handling third-party claims, counseling at point of sale, delivering meds to bedside, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• New York State Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standard technician duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain inventory and process medication orders.
• Enter medication orders for verification.
• Deliver discharge medications as needed.
• Provide counseling and medication information.
• Maintain patient records and support patient safety.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City seeks a full-time Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmac y Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and process orders. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and compliance with department policies.

Responsibilities include restocking, handling third-party claims, counseling at point of sale, delivering meds to bedside, and maintaining records.