Pharmacy Technician - Rheumatology

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 35,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k eligibility after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

A position for a Pharmacy Technician focusing on rheumatology at Upstate Medical University. The role involves preparing various medications, managing inventories, and assisting clinical pharmacists. Ideal candidates should hold necessary licenses and certification, with a preference for those having experience in the field.

Qualifications

• NYS Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Associates Degree or 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications under supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and assist in patient monitoring.
• Process controlled substances and troubleshoot dispensing issues.

Skills

Sterile medication preparation

Non-sterile medication preparation

Medication inventory management

Patient monitoring

Order processing efficiency

Education

Associates Degree

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

NYS Pharmacy Technician License

Completion of accredited training program

Job description

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician - Rheumatology role at Upstate Medical University.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position will prepare sterile and non-sterile medications, focusing on sterile medications including non-hazardous and hazardous medications. Stores and maintains medication inventory. Assists clinical pharmacists in monitoring patients. Processes controlled substances and troubleshoots automated dispensing cabinet issues. Must balance order processing efficiency with accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience, and NYS pharmacy technician license within 6 months.
• Candidates without licensure will be on temporary appointment until licensed.

• Associates Degree OR NYS licensed/registered LPN OR 1 year of pharmacy technician experience or successful completion of a military or accredited pharmacy technician training program.
• Must receive National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months of hire and NYS license within 6 months of certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.

Work Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, employer 401k eligibility after 1 year, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.88 per hour (general guideline; actual salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications).

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

This job posting is active, and referrals can increase your chances of interviewing.