Specialty Pharmacy Technician

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Our Pharmacy Department uses a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, where the emphasis is on therapeutic efficacy and safety! We provide comprehensive, clinical and dispensing services in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings through a decentralized satellite pharmacy services model. The department has one of the most robust set of electronic clinical resources in the country and a dynamic medication safety program.

Across the Center, we review 1.5 million orders per year and dispense over four million doses of medication annually. The Pharmacy Department has approximately 600 employees with 400 pharmacists servicing patients in 40 pharmacy satellites, including inpatient unit-based satellites in all oncological specialties.

MSK provides free, live, onsite, accredited continuing education pharmacy courses to help keep your credentials up to date. The department will also sponsor national and state membership for pharmacy organizations and appropriate off-site informative meetings. The size and scope of our organization provides many opportunities to advance your knowledge and grow your career.

Core Skills:

• Someone who readily tackle challenges without unnecessary planning.
• Able to handle and manage crises optimally.
• Known to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Able to follow through on commitments and act with a clear sense of ownership.
• Resourceful and make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information.

Role Overview:

• Triage phone calls with courtesy and promptness and refer to a pharmacist when applicable.
• Perform Inventory management (ordering, receiving, stocking).
• Arrange delivery and packaging prescriptions for shipping
• Maintains neat, accurate records, and assures proper care for the environment and equipment.
• Distributes drugs, performing all usual technical functions associated with the drug distribution system.
• Assist with pharmacy inspections.
• Complete annual proficiency assessments.
• Completes projects and/or activities, which meet departmental criteria to maintain and advance professional competency based on divisional guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED required
• PTCB or NHA Technician Certification (CPhT) required
• 2+ years of retail pharmacy experience (preferred)
• Prior Specialty pharmacy experience (strongly preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must

Additional Information:

• Shift: Monday-Friday Day shift position. Hours variable, Start as early at 8a, finish as late as 7p; subject to change based on departmental needs
• Reports to: Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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