Pharmacy Assistant

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support licensed pharmacists in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications for prescriptions, including hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.

This regular, full-time role (40 hours per week) aligns with federal and New York State pharmacy laws; the position offers a starting pay of $20.23 per hour with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (HSE) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Support medication distribution, inventory management, and regulatory compliance under supervision.

Education

High School Diploma / HSE

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.

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.

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Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.