Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePharmacy Aide (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P25410

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37121 to $45864 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17 M

City New Hampton

StateNY

Zip Code10958

Job Specifics

Duties Description A Pharmacy Aide would report to and assist a licensed pharmacist in the preparation of medications for dispensing, and administrative tasks in support of a pharmacy operation. The Pharmacy Aide would receive and inventory pharmaceutical supplies; assist in preparing pharmaceutical orders; maintain reports and logs, and enter data into pharmacy systems; and maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment within the pharmacy.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and either one year of experience assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist; current pharmacy technician certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; or a certificate or diploma from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Mid-State adjustment of $1,650.

NOTE:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicaid and Medicare, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-374-8754

Email Address mhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17 M

City New Hampton

State NY

Zip Code 10958

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.