Pharmacy Technician II

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for a temporary, non-benefitted role. You will assist a licensed pharmacist in compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling and dispensing pharmaceuticals, while ensuring compliance with NYS laws and maintaining inventory and quality assurance.

The position starts at $22.59 per hour, with duties overseen by a licensed pharmacist to support accurate and safe medication distribution.

Qualifications

• National certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA is required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with about 6 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed pharmacist in compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling and dispensing.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals per prescriptions.
• Support quality assurance, compliance and medication inventory management.

Skills

CPhT certification / ExCPT

NYS registered technician

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Pharmacy Technician II Job Type: Temporary, Non-Benefitted Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Pharmacy Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary: This temporary non-benefitted role assists a licensed pharmacist, as directed, in compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals to fill valid prescriptions or medication orders. Performs essential functions related to pharmaceutical compounding, medication distribution, quality assurance and compliance, and medication inventory management, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and complies with all federal and New York State laws, rules, and regulations as promulgated by the New York State Board of Pharmacy. Responsible for all duties related to the Pharmacy Assistants.

The starting pay for this position $22.59/hour.

Qualifications:

1. Required Education and Experience Certification Requirement 1. National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT from National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required.
2. Required Education and Experience Certification Requirement 2. Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions, State Education Department.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of six (6) months of full-time pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician experience.

NOTE:

1. Incumbents must maintain the required New York State registration and national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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Historical Compensation Information Statement

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Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It's a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.