Pharmacy Technician I

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union SEIU 1199 GCH Technical

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in dispensing and preparing medications for patient use at the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. The role requires compliance with NYS Board of Pharmacy rules and close collaboration with pharmacists to adapt to changing workloads.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED and NYS certification/licensure timelines, with 500 hours experience or equivalently recognized training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician within 9 months of hire.
• Pharmacy Intern/Residents required upon hire.
• The NYS Pharmacy intern permit may waive full licensure.
• 500 hours of pharmacy technician experience or completion of a recognized training program.

Responsibilities

• To assist the pharmacist in the dispensing and preparation of medications for patient use.
• All duties and responsibilities comply with NYS law and NYS Board of Pharmacy rules.
• Work with pharmacists to direct daily workflow and adjust to changes in patient care workload.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician within 6 months

Registered Pharmacy Technician within 9 months

Pharmacy Intern/Residents required upon hire

NYS Pharmacy intern permit acceptable in lieu of licensure

Job description

Department : GCH Pharmacy

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p

Shift 1

Job Description

To assist the pharmacist in the dispensing and preparation of medications for patient use. All duties and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians will comply with New York State law and the rules and regulations as promulgated by the New York State Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician I will work with various pharmacists who direct the daily work flow as needed to adjust to changes in the patient care workload.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED is required. Certified Pharmacy Technician required within 6 months of hire. Registered Pharmacy Technician within 9 months of hire. Pharmacy Intern/Residents required upon hire. The Registered Pharmacy Technician designation is required by the NYS Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education effective April 25, 2021. However, if the technician possesses a NYS Pharmacy intern permit, Certification and technician licensure is not required. Pharmacy Intern/Residents is equivalent to Registered Pharmacy Intern.

Experience

500 hours of pharmacy technician experience (within the past 5 years) OR completion of a nationally recognized pharmacy technician training program (ECC, BCAT, etc.) OR NYS Pharmacy Intern required.

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U21 - SEIU 1199 GCH Technical

Requisition ID# : 21994

Grade : T5

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 23.27 - $29.44

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!