Pharmacy Tech II

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY seeks a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and dispensing under a supervising pharmacist. You will ensure double checks, operate the automated robot, and manage stock in cabinets.

IV preparation in a clean room and unit rounds are part of daily duties. The role emphasizes customer service, order entry, and ongoing education; a high school diploma is required, with preference for certified technicians and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Nationally certified pharmacy technicians preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy background is a plus.
• Training and orientation provided for right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing.
• Double-check medications with a registered pharmacist before dispensing.
• Run the pharmacy robot and maintain stock in automated cabinets.
• Draw up IV doses in a clean room with aseptic technique.
• Perform stock QA inspections and make delivery rounds to units.
• Enter orders and provide customer service for medication requests.

Skills

Pharmacy technician certification

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to train

Education

High School diploma

Pharmacy Technician certification

Tools

Automation systems (pharmacy robot)

IV preparation

Laminar flow hood

Computer order entry

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Ideal candidate will be certified and registered. willing to train for the right candidate

• POSITION SUMMARY:

  Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing. Does not dispense any medication that isn’t double checked by a registered pharmacist. Is directly responsible for running the pharmacy robot and maintaining stock in automated dispensing cabinets. Draws up doses in the IV class 10,000 clean room utilizing a class 100 laminar flow hood and aseptic technique. Performs pharmacy stock QA inspections on all nursing units. Makes delivery/pickup rounds to unit and departments and performs computer order entry functions. Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisors/pharmacists. Provides customer service by processing paper, electronic and phone requests for medications.

  EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

  High School diploma required. Some previous pharmacy related or hospital clinical background preferred. Preference will be given to nationally certified pharmacy technicians.

  Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

  Pharmacy Tech I : Less than one year of experience, or 1+ years of experience without a Pharmacy Technician certification

  Pharmacy Tech ll: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification

  Pharmacy Tech lll: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification, and a specialty area of assignment ( trainer, automation expert, etc)

  MISSION STATEMENT:

  We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

  VISION:

  To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

  CORE VALUES:

  In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

  Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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Pay Range based on location and experience $18.21-$23.82

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.