Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Lead Pharmacy Technician in the heart of New York City. We're seeking a highly skilled professional to drive excellence in medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient care coordination. This premium role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a state-of-the-art clinical environment.
Our Manhattan-based facility serves a diverse patient population with cutting-edge pharmaceutical services. As a key member of our pharmacy team, you'll contribute directly to improving health outcomes while working alongside board-certified pharmacists in a collaborative, tech-forward setting.
Responsibilities
- Accurately dispense and verify medications according to prescription orders and safety protocols
- Manage controlled substance inventories with meticulous documentation and compliance checks
- Train and mentor junior pharmacy technicians on best practices and regulatory standards
- Coordinate prescription fulfillment workflow across multiple hospital departments
- Implement inventory optimization strategies including automated dispensing systems
- Conduct patient consultations on medication usage and potential interactions
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and electronic health record systems
Qualifications
- Current NYS Pharmacy Technician license with minimum 3 years experience
- CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification required
- Expertise in sterile compounding and IV admixture preparation
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacy software (e.g., Omnicell, QS1)
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume hospital pharmacy settings
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills for interdepartmental collaboration
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays