Pharmacy Technician - Rheumatology

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Rheumatology to support sterile and non-sterile medication preparation under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role emphasizes inventory control and assisting clinical pharmacists in patient monitoring.

The candidate should have NYS Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, with requirements for additional licensure and certification timelines. Work hours align with a Monday–Friday schedule in Syracuse.

Qualifications

• NYS Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification are required.
• National Certification plus 6 months of technician experience, and NYS license within 6 months.
• Associates Degree or NYS licensed/registered LPN or 1 year of technician experience or approved training program.
• National Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire and NYS license within 6 months of certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications with focus on sterile meds.
• Store and maintain medication inventory.
• Assist pharmacists in monitoring patients.
• Process Controlled Substances and troubleshoot Automated Dispensing Cabinet issues.
• Ensure order processing is efficient without compromising accuracy.

Skills

Pharmacy license

National Certification

Medication preparation

Education

Associates Degree

NYS Licensed/Registered LPN

1 year technician experience or approved training

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Rheumatology

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• Full-time

• Opening on: Apr 30 2025

• Medicine
• MedBest
• Pharmacy Technician, G3
• 84742
• N/A

Job Summary: Under the direct Supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, this position will prepare sterile and non-sterile medications with the focus 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 related problems. This employee must be able to combine order processing efficiency without compromising 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 who are not licensed will be on a temporary appointment until license is received.
• Associates Degree OR NYS licensed/registered LPN OR 1 year of pharmacy technician experience (or successful completion of a military or other accredited pharmacy technician training program).
  • Will be required to receive the National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months of hire and NYS pharmacy technician license within 6 months of national certification.
  • *Candidates who are not licensed will be on a temporary appointment until license is received.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management