Inpatient Pharmacy Tech: Sterile IV Meds & Prep

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role supports pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping patient records.

Training includes sterile compounding for chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, under pharmacist supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–3 years of experience preferred, NY licensure within introductory period, CSPT or CPhT-Adv preferred.

Qualifications

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes medications per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Replenishes medications in automated dispensing units and emergency drug containers; rotates and manages stock before expiration date; generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations using appropriate techniques; complies with sterile compounding regulations and practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health System is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role supports pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping patient records.

Training includes sterile compounding for chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, under pharmacist supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–3 years of experience preferred, NY licensure within introductory period, CSPT or CPhT-Adv preferred.