Pharmacy Technician – VERG Brooklyn
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts per week
Compensation: $ 24-27 based on experience and qualifications
Join the team caring for Brooklyn’s pets.
At VERG Brooklyn, exceptional patient care takes a team, and our pharmacy is an essential part of that work. We’re seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Pharmacy Technician to support our emergency and specialty hospital.
Whether your background is in veterinary or human pharmacy, we welcome the experience and perspective you bring. If you have strong medication-handling knowledge, take pride in accuracy, and enjoy working independently while supporting a larger clinical team, we’d love to meet you!
Position Overview
In this role, you’ll help keep hospital operations running smoothly by ensuring medications are accurately prepared, filled, labeled, dispensed, received, and maintained. Your attention to detail and organization will support safe, timely medication access for hospitalized patients and pets continuing their care at home.
Responsibilities
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Prepare, fill, label, and dispense medications for hospitalized patients and outpatient prescriptions in accordance with hospital protocols.
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Ensure accurate medication documentation and maintain appropriate pharmacy records.
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Receive, inspect, and process incoming medication and pharmacy supply deliveries.
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Ensure medications are stored appropriately, including medications requiring refrigeration.
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Maintain accurate medication transactions and accountability within Cubex.
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Identify and communicate medication shortages, discrepancies, and inventory concerns.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy environment.
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Follow hospital protocols and applicable regulations regarding medication handling and dispensing.
Qualifications
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Previous pharmacy experience required; veterinary or human pharmacy experience will be considered.
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Pharmacy Technician certification preferred but not required.
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Strong medication-handling knowledge and attention to detail.
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Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger clinical team.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Computer proficiency; familiarity with pharmacy or inventory management systems preferred.
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Ability to safely handle and manage medications in accordance with hospital protocols.
Why VERG Brooklyn?
VERG is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Brooklyn’s pets and the people who love them. Our team values collaboration, continuous learning, and compassionate care, and we recognize the important role every team member plays in making that care possible.
This is an opportunity to bring your pharmacy experience to a hospital where your accuracy, dependability, and initiative make a meaningful difference in patients’ care every day.
Ready to join our team? Apply today, we’d love to learn more about you!
If you’d like to check us out before applying:
Our website: https://www.verg-brooklyn.com/
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VERGBrooklyn/
VERG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.