Pharmacy Technician: Patient-Focused Support

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications and maintaining pharmacy records. The role involves stocking, labeling, and packaging medications, handling prescriptions for outpatient areas, and interacting with customers to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, NYS Pharmacy Technician license if hired after 4/25/21, and at least two years of related experience in retail pharmacy with a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program or PTCB Certification (CPHT), required.
• Current NYS registration as a Pharmacy Technician, required when hired on/after 4/25/21.
• Minimum of two years pharmacy technician experience including retail with computerized system in the last 3 years, required.
• Ability to learn computerized retail pharmacy system.
• Strong communication skills, required.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Pharmacist with non-professional aspects of preparing and dispensing medications (fills, packages, labels, stocks).
• Maintain records and reports for medications and orders; enter orders into the computer system.
• Manage inventory at pharmacy workstations and ensure adequate supplies.
• Operate a cash register per department policy while ensuring good customer experience.
• Interact with customers and healthcare providers to facilitate prescription filling, manage rejections, and obtain prior authorizations.
• Comply with FDA mandates and REMS programs as applicable.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PTCB Certification/Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications and maintaining pharmacy records. The role involves stocking, labeling, and packaging medications, handling prescriptions for outpatient areas, and interacting with customers to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, NYS Pharmacy Technician license if hired after 4/25/21, and at least two years of related experience in retail pharmacy with a