Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Tech — Patient Care & Inventory

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists, manage inventory, and process prescriptions. You will interact with patients, deliver medications to bedside as needed, and support safety and documentation, with a focus on accurate order entry and customer service.

Requirements include NY State Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification (or equivalent path with 6 months experience).

Qualifications

• New York State Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6-months of Pharmacy Technician experience, and New York State Pharmacy Technician license within 6-months of hire.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other basic programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications; enter all medication orders for verification.
• Order, receive, and stock inventory from medication distributor daily; repack bulk pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain inventory functions and perform routine expired drug checks.
• Restock, restock, and discharge tasks; ensure completion before end of shift.
• Deliver discharge medication to patient bedside; participate in meds-to-beds program as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving in patient interactions.

Skills

Independent worker

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

New York Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists, manage inventory, and process prescriptions. You will interact with patients, deliver medications to bedside as needed, and support safety and documentation, with a focus on accurate order entry and customer service.

Requirements include NY State Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification (or equivalent path with 6 months experience).