Pharmacy Assistant

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support licensed pharmacists by preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications for prescriptions, including hazardous drugs. The role includes participation in medication distribution, quality assurance, and inventory management under supervision.

The starting pay is $20.23/hour with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, first shift position in the Pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists a licensed pharmacist in preparing, packaging, labeling and dispensing medications.
• Performs essential functions related to medication distribution, quality assurance and inventory management under supervision.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Job Type: Regular

Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department: Pharmacy

Time Type: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Assists a licensed pharmacist, as directed, in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals to fill valid prescriptions or medication orders. Performs essential functions related to medication distribution, quality assurance and compliance, and medication inventory management, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and complies with all federal and New York State laws, rules, and regulations as promulgated by the New York State Board of Pharmacy. The starting pay for this position is $20.23/hour which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma.

NOTE:

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

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