Pharmacy Technician II

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York State is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for a temporary, non-benefited full-time position in the Pharmacy department. The role supports a licensed pharmacist with compounding, preparation, packaging, labeling and dispensing of medications, while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include NYS registration, national certification (CPhT or ExCPT), and a high school diploma with six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• National Certification as a 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 and six months of full-time pharmacy assistant/technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed pharmacist with compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal laws and Roswell Park policies.
• Manage medication inventory under pharmacist supervision.

Education

CPhT or ExCPT certification

Registered NYS Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Title: Pharmacy Technician II

Job Type: Temporary, Non-Benefited

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

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. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].