New York Presbyterian Hospital

Specialty Pharmacy Technician

New York Presbyterian Hospital$81K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA
  • New York State Pharmacy Technician License
  • One year of Pharmacy experience
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

Responsibilities

  • Perform non-clinical pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations
  • Manage inventory activities including ordering and storage of pharmaceuticals
  • Facilitate effective communication with cross-functional teams in the hospital
  • Provide excellent customer service to patients and professionals
  • Pack and ship medications according to department guidelines
  • Assist with special projects and department initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on inclusivity
  • Full-time role with rotating shifts
Full Job Description
Location
New York, New York
Shift:
Day Flex (United States of America)
Description:

Technician Pharmacy - Full-Time Specialty Pharmacy- Rotating Shifts
  • Under the supervision of a pharmacist, performs non-clinical operations of the pharmacy department that fall under the duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with state, federal and hospital policies
  • Provides excellent service to patients and hospital staff
  • Ensures adherence to standard operation procedures and compliance with state law, federal law, and regulatory agencies (including but not limited to URAC, ACHC, JACHO) including procedures for billing, storing and dispensing prescription, maintaining records, documentation/compliance, audits, and licensure
  • Ensures the pharmacy remains in compliance with all handling requirements for specialty drugs, including LDDs
  • Performs duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Supervisor, and Technician Supervisor including utilizing pharmacy systems, filling prescriptions, compounding prescriptions, and maintain workflow
  • Immediately reports quality events to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to hospital policies and procedures in relation to Quality Improvement Programs
  • Registers all sales through the point-of-sale terminal, processes all tender as required
  • Interacts with cross-functional teams in the hospital and escalates all clinics concerns to a pharmacist as needed
  • Performs inventory management activities, including ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceuticals
  • Brings ordering discretions to the immediate attention of management
  • Works with management to maintain good relationships with internal and external partners, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers
  • Maintains pharmacy department by ensuring it is stocked with adequate supplies and that appearance is clean, neat and organized
  • Packs and ships medications in accordance with department procedures
  • Provides excellent customer services by answering questions and assisting patients and other professionals
  • Assists with department and enterprise projects and initiatives
  • Performs other special projects and duties as assigned


This position will be located at 1129 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY.

Preferred Criteria:
  • Specialty/Retail Experience

Required Criteria:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • New York State Pharmacy Technician License
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Minimum of one year of Pharmacy experience


Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Salary Range:

$39.22-$45.65/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

About New York Presbyterian Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a nonprofit academic medical center located in New York City. The hospital is affiliated with two Ivy League medical schools, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital was formed in 1998 with the merger of two hospitals, New York Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. Today, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the United States and is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country.
Learn more about New York Presbyterian Hospital
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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