Coding Specialis

NYU LANGONE HEALTH is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. For more information, go to  , and interact with us on  LinkedIn ,  Glassdoor ,  Indeed ,  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  YouTube  and  Instagram . POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician II. In this role, the successful candidate Under the immediate direction of a registered pharmacist, the position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements and professional standards pertaining to storage and inventory control, dispensing and distribution of medication as permitted by the New York State Board of Pharmacy for unlicensed personnel. Operates pharmacy technology and medical systems in filling medication orders. Delivers patient specific medications. Stocks, assembles, and distributes necessary medications. Processes controlled substance requisitions for pharmacist review. Orders and receives shipments. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties as assigned. Completes annual competency assessments. Completes Veriform unit inspection assignments and Expiration Tracking Report assignments. Appropriately stores and secures medications. Places and expedites orders; verifies receipts; receives shipments as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of State and Federal laws related to the Medical Centers policy of handling controlled substances. Demonstrates proficiency with applicable Pharmacy technology. Demonstrates proficiency with medication procurement process, stocking and deliveries to units in a timely manner including pneumatic tube. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock; anticipates medication demands based on supply level and removes outdated medications. Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and IV room procedures. Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains equipment and work areas according to procedures, rules, and regulations. Demonstrates proficiency when repacking needed doses. Demonstrates proficiency with Hospital Information System, reviews patient information in the medical record system and prints labels when necessary. Demonstrates proficiency with unit dose drug distribution. Maintains Pharmacy files for patient medication profiles and pulls these charts for the Pharmacists as needed. Participates in the training of newly hired Pharmacy Technicians based on departmental training guidelines. Answers telephone with courtesy and promptness. Triages phone calls, facilitates medication order workflow, trouble shoots medication order inquiries from nursing. Interacts with health care providers and patients, answers questions and requests, and refers inquiries to a Pharmacist where applicable. Prepares and accurately documents batched sterile product compounding under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Checks current inventory to determine drug and products to be ordered. Places orders with drug wholesaler, materials management, or specialty pharmacy supplier. Receives medication and supplies promptly and stores in appropriate areas accurately document receiving of drugs and supplies, alerts Pharmacy manager of problems or discrepancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma 2 years prior experience as a Pharm Tech or have successfully completed the NYU Pharmacy Technician training program. Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registration as prescribed by the New York State Education Department. Must have knowledge and understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology as well as knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of drugs. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Excellent organization and communication skills and, strong attention to detail required. Strong background in the use of computers and basic Microsoft programs.. REQUIRED LICENSES: Cert Pharmacy Technician PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Healthcare administration, Computer Science, Allied-Health profession, Business Management or other related field Supply chain experience in an acute care hospital setting Pharmacy technician certification or completion within 1 year of hire date 340B University On Demand Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate or similar Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Health 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, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Health's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here. Required Skills Required Experience

Created: 2024-11-08