Part-Time Pharmacy Tech: Day Shift, Growth & Tuition

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for day shifts. The role focuses on medication distribution, inventory, and accurate record keeping in a decentralized system.

Ideal candidates hold a NY State Pharmacy Technician Registration, PTCB/NHA certification, and a HS diploma, with strong math and communication skills. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $27.85 per hour, with location-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National certification by PTCB or NHA required.
• NY State Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, multiplication and division.
• Two years pharmacy and computer experience preferred.
• Relevant health care related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process 'missing dose' and continuous infusion next bag requests.
• Morning (24hr) patient specific distribution.
• Intermittent Infusions-Deliver IVMB to patient specific bins/organize so bags are removed by time.
• Review refrigerated medications daily for outdates and short dated medications.
• Quarterly wipe-down of medication refrigerator interior on assigned units.
• Utilize census to move medications appropriately for Admissions, Discharges and Transfers.
• Empty tubes/deliver to Pyxis/Medroom/RN (stat and urgent doses).
• Return extra tubes to system.
• Liaison to pharmacy for missing doses/medication related issues.
• Monitor patient own meds and assure proper handling.
• Maintain neat and tidy med rooms, including refrigerators on the units covered.
• Assist with Pyxis drawer failures, alert patient care services to discrepancies, load medications.
• Appropriately handle incoming phone calls.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong math skills

Pharmacy experience preferred

Healthcare experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Trinity Health's St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for day shifts. The role focuses on medication distribution, inventory, and accurate record keeping in a decentralized system.

Ideal candidates hold a NY State Pharmacy Technician Registration, PTCB/NHA certification, and a HS diploma, with strong math and communication skills. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $27.85 per hour, with location-based adjustments.