Pharmacy Technician I

As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll play an important role in helping patients receive the medications they need safely, accurately, and on time. Working alongside licensed pharmacists, you’ll support the preparation, packaging, labeling, and management of medications used in cancer treatment and patient care. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed work, thrives in a team environment, and takes pride in helping others through their contributions behind the scenes. Every prescription you help prepare supports our mission of delivering exceptional care to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and filling prescription medications
• Enter prescription information accurately into pharmacy systems
• Package and label medications for patient use
• Support the preparation of both hazardous and non-hazardous medications under pharmacist supervision
• Help maintain medication inventory, including stocking and monitoring supplies
• Participate in quality assurance activities to help ensure patient safety and accuracy
• Follow established pharmacy procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
• Work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support outstanding patient care

Requirements

• National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT from National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions, State Education Department
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma
• Incumbents must maintain the required New York State registration and national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) as a condition of continued employment
• Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with healthcare technology and data entry systems
• Value teamwork, collaboration, and supporting others
• Understanding of confidentiality, safety, and compliance
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service and care
• Experience in a pharmacy, healthcare, or medication preparation setting is helpful, but not required

About the Team

Successful Pharmacy Technicians are:

• Dependable and accountable
• Focused on quality and patient safety
• Comfortable following detailed procedures
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Motivated by meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives
• Passionate about contributing to a mission-driven healthcare organization

Benefits

• Meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A workplace where diversity, belonging, and respect are valued
• The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on advancing cancer care and research

Pay

Starting pay: $20.44/hour

Schedule

• Full time
• 40 hours per week
• First shift