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Integrated Resources, Inc

Logistics Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Position: Logistics Associate Address: New York, NY 10065 Duration: 09/14/2026 - 03/14/2027 (26 ... Stock and replenish supply rooms, medication rooms, patient rooms, treatment areas, labs, and other ...

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Associate Medical Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately ... Provide health assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for children ...

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Associate Director- Health Services

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Associate Director- Health Services Regular Full-Time Director 247 West 37th Street, New York, NY ... Care Transitions, Medication Adherence, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Palliative Care, and ...

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What is a medication associate?

Medication Associates are healthcare professionals who assist in administering medication to patients, often in settings like assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care environments. They work under the supervision of licensed nurses and ensure that patients receive their medications accurately and on schedule. Medication Associates may also monitor patients for side effects, maintain medication records, and follow strict safety protocols. This role is essential for supporting patient health and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medication associate?

To thrive as a Medication Associate, you need knowledge of medication administration, basic pharmacology, and typically a certification such as Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or similar credential. Familiarity with electronic medication administration records (eMAR), automated dispensing systems, and adherence to regulatory protocols is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication delivery, patient safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

What are some common challenges medication associates face during a typical shift, and how can they be managed?

Medication Associates often encounter challenges such as managing multiple medication schedules, addressing last-minute changes in patient care, and ensuring accurate medication documentation. To handle these effectively, it's important to stay organized, communicate proactively with nurses and other team members, and utilize electronic health records accurately. Many facilities also offer ongoing training to help Medication Associates stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Medication Associate vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectMedication AssociatePharmacy Technician
CertificationsMay require certification or on-the-job trainingTypically requires certification or registration (e.g., PTCB)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, retail pharmaciesRetail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with medication preparation, inventory, customer servicePreparing prescriptions, labeling, verifying medication orders
Industry UsageCommonly used in healthcare and pharmacy settingsStandard role in pharmacy operations

Both Medication Associates and Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacy settings, assisting with medication handling and customer service. However, Pharmacy Technicians typically have more formal certification requirements and perform more technical tasks like prescription verification. Medication Associates often focus on supporting pharmacy staff and managing inventory. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right career path or job search focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Medication jobs in New York?

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Infographic showing various Medication Associate job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$157K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


The Department of Pharmacy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services.
The Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services provides leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the delivery of outpatient, retail, and specialty pharmacy services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and University Hospital at Downstate.
The Associate Director is responsible for the efficient, safe, compliant, and financially effective operation of outpatient pharmacy services and provides leadership for the continued development and expansion of retail, specialty, medication-access, transitions-of-care, and other ambulatory pharmacy programs serving Downstate patients and the surrounding community.
The Associate Director serves as the Supervising Pharmacist for assigned outpatient/retail pharmacy operations, as applicable, and ensures compliance with New York State and federal laws and regulations, accreditation requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and applicable standards of pharmacy practice.
Working collaboratively with Pharmacy leadership and other clinical, operational, financial, compliance, purchasing, legal, information technology, revenue-cycle, and administrative stakeholders, the Associate Director develops and implements initiatives designed to improve patient access, quality, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and the overall delivery of outpatient pharmacy services.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of Downstate's outpatient/retail pharmacy services, ensuring safe, timely, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of pharmaceutical care; serves as Supervising Pharmacist for assigned operations, ensuring the pharmacy is appropriately registered and operated in accordance with New York State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensures medication preparation, dispensing, storage, distribution, recordkeeping, and controlled-substance management comply with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional policies; develops, implements, reviews, and maintains policies, procedures, workflows, performance standards, and quality-improvement initiatives for areas under responsibility.
  • Provides leadership for the development, implementation, monitoring, and continued expansion of outpatient/retail, specialty pharmacy, medication-access, transitions-of-care, medication therapy management, and other ambulatory pharmacy programs.
  • Provides operational leadership and subject-matter expertise for the 340B Drug Pricing Program as it relates to outpatient pharmacy operations, including program compliance, optimization, monitoring, and collaboration with applicable institutional stakeholders.
  • Participates in budget planning and financial management for outpatient pharmacy operations - including inventory management, purchasing, reimbursement, expense control, and revenue optimization - and evaluates operational, clinical, financial, and quality outcomes to identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient access, medication adherence, productivity, and financial performance.
  • Provides leadership and oversight of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other assigned personnel, including staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, competency assessment, professional development, and ensuring adequate coverage for pharmacy operations.
  • Reviews prescriptions and medication profiles, as needed, for clinical appropriateness, safety, therapeutic effectiveness, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and other medication-related concerns; provides or oversees patient counseling and medication education, collaborating with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, clinically appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
  • Supports medication reconciliation and transitions-of-care activities and facilitates access to specialty, oncology, infusion, and other high-cost or complex medication therapies; ensures appropriate management and documentation of medication prior authorizations, third-party payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and other medication-access activities.
  • Supports pharmacy technology, automation, dispensing systems, electronic health record integration, and other systems affecting outpatient pharmacy operations.
  • Collaborates with Pharmacy leadership, Purchasing, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Revenue Cycle, Information Technology, and clinical departments; participates in departmental and institutional committees, representing outpatient/retail pharmacy services on operational, clinical, regulatory, financial, and quality initiatives; advises Pharmacy and Hospital leadership on related matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of developments in outpatient, retail, specialty, and health-system pharmacy practice and recommends new programs, technologies, services, and operational improvements where appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
  • Current New York State Pharmacist license and registration in good standing.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience, including significant experience in outpatient/retail, specialty, ambulatory, and/or health-system pharmacy operations.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of pharmacy administrative, supervisory, or management experience with responsibility for pharmacy operations and/or personnel.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of outpatient/retail pharmacy operations, medication dispensing and distribution, pharmacy inventory management, third-party reimbursement, medication-access processes, applicable pharmacy systems and technology, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable New York State and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, controlled-substance requirements, professional standards, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and develop pharmacy personnel, and to analyze operational and financial information to develop and implement effective pharmacy programs, policies, procedures, and workflows.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, financial, regulatory, and operational stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Additional Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Pharmacy Administration, Public Health (MPH), or a related field.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency, particularly a Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency, or equivalent advanced management experience.
  • Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience, including five (5) or more years of pharmacy management or supervisory experience, ideally managing a hospital-owned outpatient/retail pharmacy within an academic medical center or complex health system.
  • Significant experience with 340B program operations, compliance, auditing, and optimization.
  • Experience developing or expanding specialty pharmacy, medication-access, meds-to-beds/discharge pharmacy, transitions-of-care, ambulatory pharmacy, or other outpatient pharmacy programs.
  • Experience with pharmacy budgeting, financial analysis, reimbursement, third-party payer processes, contract development, revenue-cycle optimization, and revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Experience with specialty medication prior authorization and patient assistance programs, and with pharmacy accreditation, regulatory surveys, quality improvement, audits, and policy/procedure development.
  • Experience with electronic health records, outpatient pharmacy dispensing systems, pharmacy automation, and data analytics; board certification or other advanced pharmacy certification relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

About Us
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.

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