Pharmacy Technician, Community Campus

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,950 - 50,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career guidance

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role is vital in providing patients with the necessary therapies promptly. Candidates must fulfill specific qualifications, including a NYS pharmacy technician license or equivalent experience.

The position offers a base pay of $45,500 annually, along with considerable shift incentives and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a difference in the health of those we serve in Central New York.

Qualifications

• NYS pharmacy technician license or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification or relevant experience essential.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage medication inventory.
• Monitor automated dispensing cabinets.
• Complete medication histories accurately.

Skills

Medication inventory management

IV admixture preparation

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

NYS pharmacy technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Associates Degree or higher

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital strives to provide comprehensive, seamless and innovative patient and family centered care. Our PHARMACY TECHNICIANS play a vital role on the care team in providing patients with the therapies needed in the right place and at the right time. Our mission is clear. “We improve the health of those we serve through exceptional medication management, upheld by a culture rooted in safety, collaboration, research, education, and staff growth.”

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, store and maintain medication inventory and use that inventory to fill patient specific orders.
• Monitor and manage automated dispensing cabinets, ensuring timely and accurate refill of medications.
• Accurately and efficiently completes medication histories.
• Prepares IV admixtures, hazardous and non-hazardous, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist the Pharmacist with monitoring and quality assurance reports.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain accurate inventory and prevent shortages.
• Represent yourself and SUNY Upstate Medical University in a positive manner focusing on our Core Values which Drive Innovation & Discovery, Respect People, Serve our Community, Value Integrity, and embrace Diversity and Inclusion.
• These roles will require you to be on your feet extensively as well as some occasional lifting of up to 30lbs.

Qualifications

How can you become a PHARMACY TECHNICIAN at SUNY Upstate? It’s easy! Candidates must fulfill one of the following to meet minimum qualifications:

• NYS pharmacy technician license and National Pharmacy Technician Certification OR
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience OR
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience OR
• Successful completion of a military or other accredited pharmacy technician training program OR
• NYS licensed/registered LPN OR
• Associates Degree (or higher level degree)
• Candidates who do not have their National Pharmacy Technician Certification and/or NYS Pharmacy technician license will be required to receive the National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months of hire and NYS pharmacy technician license within 6 months of national certification and will be placed on a temporary appointment until both are received.

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding service you’ll receive career guidance, training, and become part of a supportive team. Base pay rate of $45,500 per year, plus considerable shift incentives and benefits.

Please apply today and help us to help the people of Central New York, and thank you!

Recruitment Office: Human Resources