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Trainee will participate in the Pharmacy Technician Training Program which prepares them to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam (PTCB) and become registered and licensed pharmacy technician in New York State.

    The training program is a 14-week Entry Level program that includes 120 hours of asynchronous online didactic learning, 50 hours in simulation lab (online/live) and 230 hours of experiential/on-site learning at various settings within Mount Sinai Health System.
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, and/or Registered Technician in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, trainee is responsible for performing many supportive functions in the department to deliver high quality patient-centered care. All duties are supervised.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Education Requirements 

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements                                           
Effective communication (both oral and written), basic math, organizational, detail oriented, and record keeping skills. Basic computer skills.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

, 601 - HSO Specialty Pharmacy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Participate in all didactic/classroom, simulation lab, and experiential training as outlined by the program curriculum Perform the following tasks under supervision of registered pharmacist and/or registered pharmacy technician and direction of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program Manager.

• Compound, prepare and process medications/medication orders for final verification by the pharmacist.
• Refill automated dispensing devices, dispensing technology in the medical center.
• Order, receive, store medications and supplies.
• Utilize computer information systems to support pharmacy processes.
• Complete required cleaning, monitoring, logs, pharmacy/nursing unit inspections, recalls and outdates to established standards.
• Return reusable medications to stock.
• Assist in exchange of crash cart trays and auxiliary stock.
• Conduct all required deliveries and other patient care area rounds.
• Repackage medications as per departmental policy.
• Complete all required documentation and maintain records.
• Maintain work environment in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Obtain medication information/history from patients and/or their caregiver for input into the electronic medical record.
• Assist in quality control projects as assigned within the department.
• Intake of new prescriptions and refills orders.
• Process sales transaction.
• Accurately places items on shelves.
• Appropriately rotates inventory to allow for early dated items to be removed first.
• Process sales transaction.
• Accurately places items on shelves.
• Appropriately rotates inventory to allow for early dated items to be removed first.
• Maintain a file of all receipts and prescriptions by date or as instructed by a registered pharmacist.
• Submit packing slips, bills of lading, etc., to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.