Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

New York Blood Center; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blood Center is seeking a pharmacy assistant to handle clerical duties and support daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies. This role contributes to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves receiving stock, tracking deliveries, organizing inventories, scheduling and data entry, and collaborating with a team to maintain efficient pharmacy workflows and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical/administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for efficient pharmacy operations.
• Receive and unpack stock from suppliers.
• Track deliveries and maintain department supplies.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries and data entry of deliveries.
• Monitor and replenish storage and warehouse inventories.
• Adhere to NYBC quality standards.
• Suggest improvements to processes and practices.
• Collaborate with team and other departments as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Detail oriented

Cultural competency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The pharmacy assistant will perform all clerical duties required for the efficient running of the pharmacy. Duties and responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks that contribute to the overall quality of patient care.

• Ensures compliance of all policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations as they relate to this position.
• Receiving and unpacking new stock delivered by suppliers.
• Performing intake duties for any deliveries the pharmacy receives including tracking and maintaining all supplies for the department.
• Assisting the department with clerical work, and files.
• Ordering and organizing office inventory.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries, data input of deliveries and working with Logistics.
• Monitoring and replenishing the storage supply warehouse.
• All employees will adhere to NYBC quality standards.
• Makes recommendations for improve business units practices and processes.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience performing clerical or administrative support.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or basic inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter while working well in a strong team environment.

Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications.
• Collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment.
• Identify and implement actionable steps to resolve problems.

Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hiring rate is $23.00p/hr to $27.00p/hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.