Retail Pharmacy Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 40,950 - 50,050; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for their new Retail Pharmacy location in New Hartford. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists in preparing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and managing patient records. The ideal candidate will have National Pharmacy Technician Certification and at least six months of pharmacy technician experience.

The position requires availability for rotating shifts from M-F and weekends. Salary starts at $45,500, plus DOQ.

Qualifications

• Certification required within 18 months of hire.
• 6 months of pharmacy technician experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
• Fill medication orders and handle controlled substances.

Skills

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Computer order entry

Education

Associate's Degree or NYS licensed/registered LPN

Job description

Job Summary

Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and maintaining patient records. Fill medication orders and substitute generic or alternate brand of drug based on approved practices. Computer order entry of medication orders for verification. Prepare, store, and maintain inventory. Handle controlled substances. Utilize several information systems and interact with service providers, patients and family members while documenting call activity using information systems. When needed, the technician will be required to deliver medications to patients at their bedside prior to hospital discharge. Work location may vary to any Upstate pharmacy location within Onondaga County based on operational need.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience.
• 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.

Candidates who are not certified will be on a temporary appointment until certification is received.

Work Days

M-F 8:30am-8:30pm Sat/Sun 9:30am-6:30pm rotating shifts/rotating weekends

Message to Applicants

This position is primarily located at the new Retail Pharmacy location within the Slocum Dickson Medical Group building located on Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY.

Salary - $45,500 + DOQ