Pharmacy Specialist

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under direct supervision of a pharmacist. You will assist in packaging, manufacturing and distribution of drugs and supplies, including sterile product preparation and ambulatory services.

Responsibilities include inventory procurement and control, using automated systems, and supporting both ambulatory and inpatient services. Weekend work is required, with a day shift schedule.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in packaging, manufacturing, distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Support ambulatory and inpatient drug distribution and sterile product preparation.
• Procurement of inventory and inventory control.
• Operate with automated and computerized systems required for the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

PTCB certification

NYS Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

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

$37.54

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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.