Compounding Veterinary Pharmacy Tech — Fast-Paced, Onsite

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

13 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University’s CUHA Pharmacy team seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to join a fast-paced, collaborative hospital setting in Ithaca, NY. You will prepare and dispense prescriptions under supervision and assist in sterile/non-sterile compounding, while maintaining strict inventory and regulatory standards.

This onsite position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and outstanding client service. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, tuition assistance, and robust health plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in retail or hospital setting or equivalent combination.
• 6 months of compounding experience.
• CPhT from a nationally accredited program or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to obtain NYSED Pharmacy Technician License within 3 months of hire date.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with commitment to excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with pharmacy policies and regulations.
• Ability to quickly learn and use pharmacy/hospital software systems.
• Ability to meet the physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing 7-8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile medication compounding per procedures and regulations.
• Maintain accurate medication and inventory records; stock automated dispensing systems and rotate inventory.
• Support medication safety and regulatory compliance through labeling, storage, documentation, and C2 management.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to clients, veterinarians, technicians, students, staff, and external pharmacies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Customer service

Independent & collaborative

Education

High School Diploma

CPhT Certification

NYSED Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Cornell University’s CUHA Pharmacy team seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to join a fast-paced, collaborative hospital setting in Ithaca, NY. You will prepare and dispense prescriptions under supervision and assist in sterile/non-sterile compounding, while maintaining strict inventory and regulatory standards.

This onsite position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and outstanding client service. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, tuition assistance, and robust health plans.