Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health's Specialty Pharmacy team at Buffalo General Medical Center is hiring a Specialty Pharmacy Technician. You will prepare medications under the Specialty Pharmacist, assist with dispensing complex disease state meds, and support price checks and restocking activities. The role is onsite with standard Mon-Fri hours.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and are registered/certified pharmacy technicians with 1 year of relevant experience; 3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician is required on hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician is required on hire.
• 1 year of experience as a registered pharmacy technician is required; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for patients under the guidance of the Specialty Pharmacist.
• Assist with support activities and processes to dispense complex disease state medications.
• Price-check, restock drugs, and support specialty program operations as required.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Pharmacy Technician certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Specialty Pharmacy Technician

• Department: OPS FPS High St Prescription Ctr
• Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
• Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Scheduled Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Job Description

Specialty Pharmacy Technicians are trained on the specialty medications dispensed and medical conditions encountered in the unique patient population serviced. The Specialty Pharmacist Technician prepares medications for patients under the guidance of the Specialty Pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense complex disease state medications, price-checking, restocking of drugs, and assists with other Specialty Pharmacy program operations as required.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required. Registered Pharmacy technician required upon hire. Certified Pharmacy Technician required upon hire.

Experience

1 year of experience in working as a registered pharmacy technician required. 3 years of experience in working as a registered pharmacy technician preferred.

Job Details

• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 80.00
• FTE: 1.066600
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation:
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: U30 - CWA 1168 Family Pharmaceutical
• Requisition ID#: 25421
• Grade: 4
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Range: $23.04 -$29.16

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!