Hospital Pharmacy Technician - IV Prep & Inventory

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Community Campus in Syracuse. The role involves handling medication inventory, IV admixtures, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure safe, timely patient care.

The position requires NYS pharmacy technician licensure and a National Certification, or equivalent experience or training. Base pay starts at $45,500 yearly with shift incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS pharmacy technician license and National Pharmacy Technician Certification OR
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience OR
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience OR
• Successful completion of a military or other accredited pharmacy technician training program OR
• NYS licensed/registered LPN OR
• Associates Degree (or higher level degree)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store and maintain medication inventory and fill patient-specific orders.
• Monitor and manage automated dispensing cabinets and ensure timely, accurate refills.
• Complete medication histories accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare IV admixtures (hazardous and non-hazardous) under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist the pharmacist with monitoring and quality assurance reports.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain inventory and prevent shortages.

Education

NYS pharmacy technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Associates Degree or higher

Military or certified pharmacy technician training program

NYS licensed/registered LPN

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

IV admixtures preparation

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Community Campus in Syracuse. The role involves handling medication inventory, IV admixtures, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure safe, timely patient care.

The position requires NYS pharmacy technician licensure and a National Certification, or equivalent experience or training. Base pay starts at $45,500 yearly with shift incentives and comprehensive benefits.