Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician

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

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidate will:

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and maintaining patient records as directed by the Associate Director of Pharmacy; enter all medication orders for verification.
• Order, receive, and stock inventory from medication distributor daily; repack bulk pharmaceuticals.
• Participate in inventory functions, such as conducting routine expired drug checks, including, but not limited to, to recall removal with communication to the Pharmacist.
• Demonstrate competency in restocking, unloading, refilling, and discrepancy resolution; prioritizes work to ensure completion of all task prior to end of shift.
• Maintain sanitary and orderly conditions; clean and maintain equipment with proper documentation in logs as per policy and procedures.
• Utilize several information systems and interact with service providers, patients and family member while documenting call activity.
• Process prescription refills and new orders, to include: obtaining appropriate information from patient, refill confirmation when appropriate, review pending refills with the supervising Pharmacist, generate refill documentation, and process third party claim adjudication.
• Provide one stop resolution, demonstrating excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Dispense the required drug information paperwork for each prescription at point of sale, and offer counseling by a Pharmacist.
• Deliver discharge medication to patient bedside through the meds-to-beds program, as needed.
• Maintain competence required for current position; if PTCB certified at the time of hire, maintain certification in good standing; complete all ongoing education and training as assigned by the department.
• Contribute to the organization’s overall process improvement activities; demonstrate critical thinking skills in identifying and analyzing problems and recommending solutions; demonstrate competency of all department policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety as it relates to identifying safety and security risks proactively, and working to prevent injuries and/or harm to patients, visitors, or members of the SUNY Downstate community; observe the patient safety goals and commit to safe behavior and standards.
• Interact with others in a positive and friendly manner; adhere to patient experience philosophy and customer service standards; represent SUNY Downstate in a positive manner, focusing on institutional core values, which drive innovation and discovery, respect of people, service to community; value integrity and embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient/family special needs, and be accountable for addressing each special need (unique personal history, physical limitations, belief system, language, communication style, literacy, health status).
• Use ethical principles to guide decision and actions; recognize the value of each individual within a diverse and multicultural environment; treats others with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate/model effective communication skills when interacting with customers, visitors, patients and co-workers; give and accepts constructive feedback; welcome and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Deliver medication to patients at bedside required by the Meds-to-Beds Program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician candidates must fulfill one of the following in order to meet minimum 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.

Additionally:

• Strong ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other basic programs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 06:42 PM
• Job Identification 497281
• Grade NSSL1 - 08
• Days of Week Variable
• Shift Start Time Variable
• Shift End Time Variable
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 52,000
• Maximum Base Salary 60,000
• Additional Compensation 1 Location Pay
• Additional Compensation 1 Amount 4,000
• Other Job Title Pharmacy Tech [Main Posting posted under Req 497280]