Pharmacy Technician III

Roswell Park; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to support licensed pharmacists in compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling and dispensing medications, including hazardous drugs, to fill prescriptions accurately and safely.

Under supervision, you will assist with medication distribution, quality assurance, inventory management and regulatory compliance in accordance with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with compounding, preparing and dispensing medications.
• Package, label and verify prescriptions, including hazardous drugs, under supervision.

Skills

CPhT Certification

Registered NYS Pharmacy Technician

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pharmacy Technician III### Pharmacy Technician IIIApply: Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-21554## **Title:**Pharmacy Technician III**Job Type:**Temporary, Non-Benefited## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Pharmacy## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40## FTE:1## **Shift:**Variable (United States of America)## **Summary:**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 Technician II and Pharmacy Assistants. The starting pay for this position $25.26/hour which includes a comprehensive benefits package.## **Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience License/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 one (1) year 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.