Pharmacy technician - Ambulatory Care Pharmacy - *PTCB and NYS registration required*

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy. The position requires PTCB certification and NYS registration, with responsibilities including stocking medications and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, supporting a vital role in patient care within a leading healthcare system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Employee resources groups for peer support

Tuition-free medical schools

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Strong background in the use of computers and basic Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication.
• Stocks, assembles, and distributes necessary medications.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock and removing outdated medications.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pharmacy technician - Ambulatory Care Pharmacy - *PTCB and NYS registration required*

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy technician - Ambulatory Care Pharmacy - *PTCB and NYS registration required*.

In this role, the successful candidate Under the immediate direction of a registered pharmacist, the position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements and professional standards pertaining to storage and inventory control, dispensing and distribution of medication as permitted by the New York State Board of Pharmacy for unlicensed personnel. Operates pharmacy technology and medical systems in filling medication orders. Delivers patient specific medications. Stocks, assembles, and distributes necessary medications. Processes controlled substance requisitions for pharmacist review. Orders and receives shipments.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes annual competency assessments.
• Completes Veriform unit inspection assignments and Expiration Tracking Report assignments.
• Appropriately stores and secures medications.
• Places and expedites orders; verifies receipts; receives shipments as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal laws related to the Medical Centers policy of handling controlled substances.
• Demonstrates proficiency with applicable Pharmacy technology.
• Demonstrates proficiency with medication procurement process, stocking and deliveries to units in a timely manner including pneumatic tube.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock; anticipates medication demands based on supply level and removes outdated medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and IV room procedures.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains equipment and work areas according to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency when repacking needed doses.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Hospital Information System, reviews patient information in the medical record system and prints labels when necessary.
• Demonstrates proficiency with unit dose drug distribution.
• Maintains Pharmacy files for patient medication profiles and pulls these charts for the Pharmacists as needed.
• Participates in the training of newly hired Pharmacy Technicians based on departmental training guidelines.
• Answers telephone with courtesy and promptness. Triages phone calls, facilitates medication order workflow, trouble shoots medication order inquiries from nursing.
• Interacts with health care providers and patients, answers questions and requests, and refers inquiries to a Pharmacist where applicable.
• Prepares and accurately documents batched sterile product compounding under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Checks current inventory to determine drug and products to be ordered. Places orders with drug wholesaler, materials management, or specialty pharmacy supplier. Receives medication and supplies promptly and stores in appropriate areas accurately document receiving of drugs and supplies, alerts Pharmacy manager of problems or discrepancies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma and 2 years prior experience as a Pharm Tech or have successfully completed the NYU Pharmacy Technician training program. Must have knowledge and understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology as well as knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of drugs. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Excellent organization and communication skills and, strong attention to detail required. Strong background in the use of computers and basic Microsoft programs. Pharmacy Technician certification and registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department..

Required Licenses: Cert Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare administration, Computer Science, Allied-Health profession, Business Management or other related field

Supply chain experience in an acute care hospital setting

Pharmacy technician certification or completion within 1 year of hire date 340B University

On Demand Microsoft Certified

Data Analyst Associate or similar

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Health's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $73,391.26 - $74,431.26 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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