Pharmacy Tech - VIVO (RXLHH)

$56,930 - $61,110/Yr

Northwell Health - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician at Northwell Health plays a crucial role in assisting pharmacists with the preparation and dispensing of medications. This position involves maintaining accurate records, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication.
• Fill, package, label, and stock medications.
• Maintain records for medication in the outpatient area.
• Enter medication orders into the computer system.
• Maintain sufficient inventory at workstations in the pharmacy.
• Operate point-of-sale cash register system according to department policies.
• Interact with customers and healthcare providers to facilitate prescription filling.
• Comply with FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program or PTCB Certification required.
• Current license as a registered pharmacy technician in NYS required when hired on/after 4/25/21.
• Minimum of two years related experience as a Pharmacy Technician including retail pharmacy with a computerized system within the last three years required.
• Ability to learn computerized retail pharmacy system.
• Strong communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.