Pharmacy Technician II: Precision Med Prep & Care

Mohawk Valley Health Systems; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health Systems in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists with medication preparation and delivery, and to maintain records and inventories for safe operation of the pharmacy.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the role supports medication preparation, labeling, unit-dose cassettes, sterile products, and stock management while ensuring adherence to department policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year experience as Pharmacy Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing under direct supervision of the pharmacist, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling.
• Accurately prepares and labels medication from computer fill lists.
• Fills unit dose cassettes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepares stock solutions and compounded items.
• Prepares sterile product medications.
• Repackages medications per department policies.
• Performs Nursing Station Inspections and delivers controlled substances to nursing areas.
• Prepares code cart trays and special kits for nursing units.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas and checks patient medication bins at cassette exchanges.
• Reviews and restocks night medication cabinet and informs purchasing when medications need reordering.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year as Pharmacy Technician I

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health Systems in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists with medication preparation and delivery, and to maintain records and inventories for safe operation of the pharmacy.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the role supports medication preparation, labeling, unit-dose cassettes, sterile products, and stock management while ensuring adherence to department policies and safety standards.