Pharmacy Specialist

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative in Yonkers, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support packaging, distribution and sterile product preparation under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include inventory procurement, ambulatory and inpatient distribution, and operating pharmacy computer systems. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, completed technician program, PTCB, NYS license, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent on the job training.
• PTCB certification.
• NYS Pharmacy Technician license and registration.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control and pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in packaging, manufacturing and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Prepare sterile products and packaging; support ambulatory and inpatient drug distribution.
• Procurement of inventory and inventory control.
• Utilize automated and computerized pharmacy systems as required.
• Work under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Skills

PTCB certification

Retail pharmacy experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Inventory management

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

NYS Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

## Pharmacy SpecialistApplylocations: 100 Corporate Boulevardtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR229548**City/State:**Yonkers, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**RX - Yonkers Specialty Rx**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**ALTERNATE WEEKENDS**Scheduled Hours:**10:30 AM-7 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$37.54For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with specific and detailed instructions assists in the packaging, manufacturing, distribution of drugs and supplies. Performs various non-judgmental functions in all areas of the department including, ambulatory and inpatient drug distribution, sterile product preparation, manufacturing and packaging as well as provision of ambulatory services. Responsible for the procurement of inventory and inventory control. Performs other related duties and utilizes automated and computerized technology as required.**EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:**High school graduate or equivalent.Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent on the job training.PTCB certification.NYS Pharmacy Technician license and registration.Experience in retail pharmacy is preferred.Must be able to work every other weekend.This position requires knowledge of pharmaceuticals and inventory control practice and procedures.Excellent communications, customer service and business interpersonal skills.This position requires PC, windows and other business or pharmacy computer system literacy.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.