Pharmacy Technician - Day Shift with Growth & Tuition Support

IHA; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyview Hospital in New York is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician for day shifts. The role supports inpatient pharmacy operations and medication distribution.

Responsibilities include processing first doses, manual picks via Pyxis, cart filling, labeling, preparing controlled substances, inventory management, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Requires a High School Diploma; PTCB/NHA certification preferred; strong math and communication skills; pay range $19.00-$23.42 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• PTCB or NHA certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Medication Distribution – Inpatient Pharmacy.
• Process first dose and manual picks via Pyxis Logistics and MedCarousel.
• Send Pharmacy items to nursing units using Pneumatic Tube system.
• Cart filling, batching, labeling and medication preparation for inpatient use.
• Prepare controlled substance orders for dispensing via Pyxis MedStations and return as needed.
• Maintain adequate drug and supply levels; report shortages and discrepancies.
• Perform technical functions in Pharmacy IS and ensure neat, accurate records.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High School Diploma

PTCB/NHA certification preferred

Tools

Pyxis Logistics

MedCarousel

Pneumatic Tube System

Job description

Sunnyview Hospital in New York is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician for day shifts. The role supports inpatient pharmacy operations and medication distribution.

Responsibilities include processing first doses, manual picks via Pyxis, cart filling, labeling, preparing controlled substances, inventory management, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Requires a High School Diploma; PTCB/NHA certification preferred; strong math and communication skills; pay range $19.00-$23.42 hourly.