Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePharmacy Aide (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P26021

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $38235 to $47237 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 New York

Street Address Manhattan Psychiatric Center

102 Rivers Edge Road

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10035

Job Specifics

Duties Description Manhattan Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Pharmacy Aide to assist their licensed pharmacists in preparing pharmaceutical orders. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a pharmacy aide, your duties will include:
• Unpacking, sorting, and counting pharmaceutical supplies for storage/distribution
• Maintaining pharmacy records
• Generating reports
• Performing light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:
• High school diploma or equivalent; and either
o 1 year of experience assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist; or
o Current pharmacy technician certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; or
o Certificate or diploma from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Pharmacy Aide eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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

A background check will be required.

Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 646-766-4380

Email Address mk.hr@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Manhattan Psychiatric Center

102 Rivers Edge Road

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10035

 

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://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.