LTC Pharmacy Tech | New Hyde Park, New York

A unique opportunity is available for experienced Pharmacy Technicians specializing in Long Term Care to support prescription fulfillment in a dynamic pharmacy environment. This contract role offers a chance to apply your skills in medication dispensing and patient consultation while working flexible hours primarily on weekends and evenings.

Location: New Hyde Park, NY
Job Type: Contract (potential for contract to hire)

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal standards.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and detect over-usage patterns.
• Maintain confidential patient records and manage pharmacy files with precision.
• Provide patient counseling about medications, including proper usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Educate patients on medical device handling (e.g., blood pressure monitors, glucose meters).
• Support clinical services such as smoking cessation, blood pressure, and cholesterol management.
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions according to protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
• Keep appropriate inventory levels of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners to address drug-related problems.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician with expertise in Long Term Care pharmacy settings.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations and medication management.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients and coordinate with healthcare teams.
• Willingness to work on an as-needed basis including weekends and on-call evenings.
• Licensure appropriate to the location and practice (New York state pharmacy technician license preferred).
• Retail pharmacists interested in transitioning to long-term care pharmacy are encouraged to apply; on-the-job training available.

Schedule:

• 2-4 weekend shifts per month, typically 12pm to 4pm.
• 2-3 on-call evening shifts per week, 6pm to 10am.

This contract offers a rewarding environment to grow your pharmacy career with exposure to multiple facets of patient care and medication management. Candidates ready to start quickly should apply without delay.

Submit your updated resume along with relevant licensure to be considered for this opportunity. Take the next step in your pharmacy technician career today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $16.00 to $23.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.