Pharmacy Technician II: Medication Prep & Inventory

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in preparation and delivery of medications. You will help maintain records and inventories, and ensure clean, stocked dispensing areas for safe operation.

Under supervision, you will prepare medications, units, sterile products, and code carts, while coordinating with nursing and pharmacy teams to meet departmental goals and service levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as Pharmacy Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision, and consistency relating to selection, packaging and labeling functions.
• Accurately prepares and labels medication for dispensing from computer fill lists.
• Fills assigned unit dose cassettes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately prepares stock solutions and compounded items.
• Prepares enhanced sterile product medications.
• Repackages medications according to department policies.
• Demonstrates effective phone skills.
• Delivers controlled substances to nursing areas in a timely fashion.
• Prepares code cart trays and special kits for nursing units.
• Accurately and efficiently delivers medications to patient care areas.

Skills

Drug terminology

Medication preparation

Pharmacy operations

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician I experience

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in preparation and delivery of medications. You will help maintain records and inventories, and ensure clean, stocked dispensing areas for safe operation.

Under supervision, you will prepare medications, units, sterile products, and code carts, while coordinating with nursing and pharmacy teams to meet departmental goals and service levels.