Pharmacy Technician

Independent Health Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scorecard incentive

Full range of benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Independent Health Association in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Pharmacy Technician who will assist under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the pharmacy department's day-to-day operations. This onsite role requires rotating first and second shifts with at least two closing shifts weekly.

You will set up, package, and label doses, maintain patient records, and help with delivery routes, shipping, and equipment orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPhT preferred.
• One year experience in high-volume pharmacy or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Experience with online claims processing system preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; aptitude for working with health care professionals.
• Demonstrates Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, Supportive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pharmacy department activities not requiring pharmacist judgment under supervision.
• Maintain patient records.
• Set up, package, and label medication doses.
• Process equipment and supply orders; prepare sterile products.
• Package and ship medications.
• Set up and optimize delivery routes.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical safety hazards.
• Notify staff of dispensing, storage, packaging issues.
• Rotate stock and related supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the space.
• Follow standard procedures; deviations require supervising pharmacist approval.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Lift 40 lbs

Online claims processing

Education

High school diploma / GED

CPhT certification preferred

Tools

Online claims processing system

Job description

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician position, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, will assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist.

This position is fully onsite. Scheduling includes rotating first and second shifts, with a minimum of two closing shifts (1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) per week. Associates who work second shift are eligible for a shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working in a high-volume pharmacy or equivalent setting required.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Experience working with online claims processing system preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and an aptitude for working with other health care professionals.
• Proven examples of displaying the Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, and Supportive.

Essential Accountabilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist.
• Maintain patient records.
• Set up, package, and label medication doses.
• Perform designated tasks regarding processing of equipment and supply orders, and preparation of sterile products.
• Package and ship medications.
• Setup and optimization of delivery routes.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical safety hazards and drug handling.
• Notify Pharmacist staff of dispensing, storage, packaging, and/or related issues.
• Proper rotation of stock, supplies, packaging materials, and shipping supplies.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the registered and packaging space.
• Must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $22.50 - $24.50 hourly

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff... Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.