Pharmacy Technologist

TEEMA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Pharmacy Technologist for an overnight role in a high-volume hospital in White Plains, NY. Working under a Registered Pharmacist, you will perform medication preparation, sterile compounding, and manage Pyxis and EPIC systems to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires NY-licensed or student technicians, hospital experience, and a commitment to CE, with shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy required and knowledge of regulatory standards.
• CPhT certification or enrollment in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Commitment to continuing education and vaccine policies.

Responsibilities

• Medication preparation and packaging with precision for patient orders.
• Sterile compounding in cleanroom environments following USP 797/800.
• Manage Pyxis hardware/software, KitCheck and EPIC systems and alerts.
• Handle provider inquiries, process requests, and support billing & reports.
• Obtain accurate medication histories for ED admissions and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and clinical staff to improve processes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and participate in staff education.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Overnight shift

Education

New York Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) or student

Tools

Pyxis

EPIC

KitCheck

Job description

Are you an accurate, detail-oriented pharmacy professional ready to make a significant impact during the crucial overnight hours? We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technologist to join our award-winning, state-of-the-art pharmacy team. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, you will perform essential clinical and operational support functions that keep our hospital running smoothly. From compounding critical medications in our cleanrooms to managing cutting-edge automated dispensing technology and gathering vital patient medication histories, your precision directly touches patient care. If you are looking for an empowering role that values technical expertise, regulatory excellence, and behavioral integrity, this overnight position offers an incredible platform for your career.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical & Operational Support

Medication Preparation: Fill patient-specific medication orders, package medications, replenish emergency kits, and fulfill floor stock requests with absolute precision.

Cleanroom Excellence: Provide critical sterile compounding support inside our cleanroom environments, strictly following all USP Chapter 797 and USP Chapter 800 safety protocols.

Technology Management: Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Pyxis automated dispensing hardware and software, managing alerts, inventory levels, and device tracking while utilizing other hospital platforms like KitCheck and EPIC.

Administrative Flow: Handle incoming provider inquiries, process medication requests, manage billing functions, print regulatory reports, and track system serial numbers or equipment maintenance.

Emergency Department Care: Conduct detailed medication history interviews for patients pending admission to the Emergency Department, building accurate medication lists to ensure flawless provider reconciliation.

Team Communication: Partner seamlessly with pharmacy IT, vendor support, and the broader healthcare team to resolve system bottlenecks and contribute to ongoing performance improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Growth: Maintain strict regulatory compliance, utilize corporate cost-containment practices, participate in infection control requirements, and actively attend staff meetings and educational in-services.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Proven hospital pharmacy environment experience is required.

Licensure: Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician in New York State (as defined by Title 8, Article 137-A, Section 6844 of New York’s Education Law and Part 63 of the Commissioner’s Regulations) OR status as a pharmacy student currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.

Credentials: Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certificate OR active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.

Continuing Education: Commitment to maintaining all continuing education (CE) requirements established by your certifying board.

Health Requirements: Must fully comply with hospital health policy mandates, including the mandatory flu vaccine.

Location and Work Type

Shift Information: Predictable overnight schedule consisting of Varied Overnights from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Work Setting: 100% On-site within our fast-paced, high-volume hospital pharmacy.

Location: White Plains, NY region.