Pharmacy Technician

KabaFusion; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

PTO / Floating Holidays / Paid Holiday

Life insurance

Short term disability

Employee assistance program

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

KabaFusion is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Albany, NY to support pharmacists with prescription processing, sterile compounding, and inventory management for home infusion services. You will ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care while coordinating deliveries and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, pharm tech licensure or CPhT eligibility, sterile compounding training, and at least 1 year of experience; knowledge of USP standards and pharmacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and unrestricted pharmacy technician licensure or certification as required by state law.
• CPhT certification acceptable or eligibility to obtain within six months of hire.
• Completion of sterile compounding training and competency assessments as required by policy and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in coordinating daily pharmacy operations and workflow.
• Perform prescription processing, order entry, and related documentation under supervision.
• Prepare and compound sterile medications in compliance with USP standards and company policies.
• Maintain clean room environments, equipment, and devices to support regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Conduct quality assurance activities and document results per standards.
• Manage inventory including ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring medications and supplies.
• Coordinate patient medication deliveries and refills to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient and operational records within electronic systems.
• Provide professional customer service and escalate clinical concerns as needed.
• Assist with reimbursement processes and pharmacy records management.
• Generate and maintain reports for performance improvements.
• Provide cross-functional support to pharmacy leadership and departments.

Skills

Basic drug terminology

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding

USP <797> / <800> standards

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPhT certification or eligibility within 6 months

Sterile compounding training/competency

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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PHARMACY - Techs, NY AB Full Time Albany - NY Albany - KAF NY, Albany, NY, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Come join an exciting and innovative company that puts the \"care\" back in healthcare!

About Us:

What started as a single pharmacy in 2010 has grown into KabaFusion becoming the largest privately held home infusion company in the country. We have a national network of pharmacies and nursing offices strategically placed to service 40+ states. Couple that with over 30 years of combined experience and it’s no wonder why KabaFusion is the industry leader in home infusion.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists with prescription processing, sterile compounding, inventory management, quality assurance activities, and patient service functions in accordance with state and federal regulations, USP standards, and company policies. This role coordinates medication, supply, and equipment deliveries; maintains accurate patient, pharmacy, and quality records; and serves as a key point of contact for patients, caregivers, providers, and internal teams. The Pharmacy Technician also performs administrative and operational duties to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of home infusion pharmacy services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support pharmacists in coordinating daily pharmacy operations and workflow to ensure efficient, safe, and timely delivery of pharmacy services.
2. Perform prescription processing, order entry, and related documentation activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
3. Prepare and compound sterile medications and pharmaceutical products in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, accreditation requirements, and company policies.
4. Maintain clean room environments, pharmacy equipment, and infusion devices to support regulatory compliance and patient safety.
5. Conduct and document quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
6. Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring medications, supplies, and equipment.
7. Coordinate patient medication, supply, and equipment refills, deliveries, and related service logistics to support continuity of care.
8. Maintain accurate and complete patient, pharmacy, and operational records within electronic information management systems.
9. Provide professional customer service by communicating with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, referral sources, and internal departments, escalating clinical concerns as appropriate.
10. Support reimbursement and administrative processes by verifying required authorizations, maintaining documentation, and assisting with pharmacy records management.
11. Generate, distribute, and maintain operational, quality, and management reports while participating in performance improvement initiatives.
12. Provide administrative and cross-functional support to pharmacy leadership and other departments while completing required training, competencies, and assigned projects.
13. Other related duties as assigned by manager or designee.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Current and unrestricted pharmacy technician licensure, certification or registration where required by state law. If required by state law:
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is acceptable; or
• Eligibility to obtain within six (6) months of hire; this includes training permit.
• Completion of sterile compounding training and competency assessments as required by company policy and regulatory standards, if required by state law.

Experience

• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic technique.
• Previous sterile compounding experience in a home infusion, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800> standards and practices.
• Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy technician experience preferred; home infusion, sterile compounding, or specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication preparation, inventory management, and pharmacy documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations and quality standards
• Proficient with pharmacy management systems, electronic medical records, and Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits start on your 1stday of employment
• 401k w 4% match - no waiting or vesting period
• PTO / Floating Holidays / Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability
• Employee Assistance programs to help with mental health / wellness
• Learning & Development Programs
• Perks... includes discounts on travel, cell phone, clothing and more...