Pharmacy Technician – Correctional Health (Float, Rikers)

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Benefits

401(k) contributions

Healthcare FSAs

Flexible commuting options

Job summary

The Physician Affiliate Group of NY is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for a float position on Rikers Island. The role involves performing pharmacy technical tasks, maintaining patient medication records, and ensuring safe and efficient medication distribution.

Responsibilities include unit dose dispensing, managing medication profiles, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This role offers exceptional benefits as an 1199 union position, including 401(k) contributions and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform technical tasks in pharmacy settings.
• Knowledge of medication distribution protocols.
• Familiarity with computer systems for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform all technical tasks in pharmacy operations.
• Maintain accurate medication records for patients.
• Prepare, package, and distribute medications as per protocols.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists and healthcare staff.

Skills

Unit Dose distribution

Patient profile maintenance

Pharmacy systems knowledge

Medication packaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy management system

Pyxis medication dispensing system

Job description

The Physician Affiliate Group of NY is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for a float position on Rikers Island. The role involves performing pharmacy technical tasks, maintaining patient medication records, and ensuring safe and efficient medication distribution.

Responsibilities include unit dose dispensing, managing medication profiles, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This role offers exceptional benefits as an 1199 union position, including 401(k) contributions and flexible spending accounts.