Pharmacy Technician

About the role

• Pharmacy Technician
• Hours: 5/8.5 shifts, Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
• Location: Elmhurst, NY

In This Role, You will

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our pharmacy operations and ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Inventory Management: Monitor pharmaceutical stock, anticipate medication needs, place and track orders, verify deliveries, and remove expired products.
• Workplace Safety: Maintain a clean and compliant pharmacy environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulatory guidelines.
• Infection Control: Follow established protocols to protect patients, colleagues, and yourself from potential health risks.
• Medication Preparation: Read prescriptions and EMR orders, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and organize medications for pharmacist verification.
• Recordkeeping: Accurately document charges, maintain billing records, and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Medication Delivery: Distribute prepared medications to patients or appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Reporting: Collect and summarize pharmacy data to assist in operational tracking and compliance efforts.
• Team Support: Collaborate with colleagues and assist in related tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with a valid New York State license.
• Strong understanding of dosage administration, measurement, chemical compounds, and medical brands.
• Proficiency in MS Office and pharmacy information systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty or high-volume retail pharmacy.
• Willingness to complete approximately 4 weeks of training at our Port Jefferson, NY location.

Compensation: Up to $31/hr

Benefits

• Health Insurance (effective day 1), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan, PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more.
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