Pharmacy Technician – Odyssey House, Inc

Job Description

***As of 10/18/2021: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination card required for employment unless proof of exemption***

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers our Pharmacy Technicians:

A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)

Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance (Two Plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account

403(b) Plan

Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit

Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)

Commuter Benefits

Educational Assistance Programs

Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits

RUFit?! Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Legal Assistance

Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare

Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Who our Pharmacy Technician Is:

You are dedicated in the direct oversight of medication administration processes.

You pride yourself in constantly researching/staying up to date on policies and procedures in order to fill and administer medications properly.

You have working knowledge of ordering, storing and administering all controlled drugs at any type of facility.

You are a patient person who has excellent customer service skills.

You are a self-motivated, resilient person who thrives in a clinical environment.

You are a team player, who is highly organized and has time management skills.

You are well versed in technology and have excellent communication skills.

What our Pharmacy Technician Needs:

High School Diploma or G.E.D and Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate (CPht) required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a social service setting required.

Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS, and Outlook programs).

Current CPR & First Aid Certificate.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.