Pharmacy Technician, Correctional Health Services, OTxHU

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Job Description

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Supervising Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs all technical tasks in the unit dose, carry and out-patient drug distribution systems as well as other related duties of a satellite pharmacy. The Registered Pharmacist approves all work performed by the Pharmacy Technician. Must to able to travel and work on Rikers Island and any other future borough -based satellite facilities. Principally classified as medium duty work with frequent travel/walking between facilities. Frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds. Will be required to help push and/or pull medication carts weighing up to 300 lbs down long hallways and lift up to 35 pounds when needed. The pharmacy is fully computerized... We utilize the Pyxis system at each of our clinics. We are currently embarking on a computerized inventory system.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists in maintaining accurate patient profiles including compliance
• Fills and labels patient cassettes with non-carry and carry system medication bags from computer generated fill lists, and/or original drug orders
• Fills and labels patient discharge medications from a prescription order
• Fills and labels DOT medications
• Performs cart exchange in nursing areas
• Reviews distribution list to see if patient will be getting medication in morning
• Reviews what is in Pyxis - if medication is not in Pyxis, provides dose for morning court medications
• Files completed fill lists, updates lists, distribution lists, methadone sheets and other materials according to procedure
• Checks, rotates and restocks all drug stock areas. Fills Pyxis machines as require
• Delivers emergency boxes and other requested items to clinic or infirmary areas as needed
• Prepares weekly pharmacy stock order by utilizing par levels and building usage patterns for review by the pharmacist
• Enters orders into IDWhere and transmits on both a daily and weekly basis to packaging
• Reconciles packing slip or invoice against items received
• Records daily statistics on the RX Daily Stats Activity Report form in the computer
• Retrieves data from the computer as directed by the pharmacist and permitted by law
• Monitors the quality of patient care through quality assurance/improvement mechanisms
• Distributes medication that has been checked and approved by the pharmacist
• Refers to the pharmacist or clinic any patient who requires further information concerning their medication, is non-compliant, or is having difficulty tolerating their medication
• Handle other duties as necessary and directed by the Pharmacist

Department Preferences
- High School Diploma/GED
- Is Certified Pharmacy Technician - CPHT (PTCB)
- Knowledge of brand/generic names and drug uses
- Demonstrates pharmacy competence and independent decision making process.
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds, and push/pull medication carts weighing 600 pounds.
- Demonstrates independent decision making/problem solving abilities
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Working knowledge of the pharmacy and medical computer systems
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as with NYC DOC staff
- Flexible disposition

Minimum Qualifications

Effective April 25, 2021, all new hires into the title of Pharmacy Technician must be licensed to practice as a
Registered Pharmacy Technician by the NYSED.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs