Title:
Pharmacy Technician II
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department:
Pharmacy
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Summary:
About the Role:
As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive the medications they need safely, accurately, and on time. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you'll support medication preparation, compounding, distribution, inventory management, and quality assurance activities that are essential to patient care.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in contributing to the safe and effective delivery of medications. Every day, your work will help support the care teams and patients who rely on the pharmacy's expertise.
The starting annual salary is $47,110 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do:
Assist pharmacists in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications
Support the compounding of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedures
Help ensure medications are prepared accurately and safely
Participate in medication distribution activities throughout the organization
Maintain medication inventory, including stocking, monitoring, and replenishing supplies
Support quality assurance and compliance processes to help maintain high standards of patient safety
Follow all applicable federal and New York State pharmacy regulations and organizational policies
Assist with maintaining accurate pharmacy records and documentation
Help identify and address inventory or workflow issues to support efficient pharmacy operations
Provide guidance and oversight for Pharmacy Assistant-related duties and responsibilities
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service in a healthcare setting.
Successful candidates will have:
Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
The ability to follow established procedures and safety standards
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and customer service skills
A commitment to patient safety and quality care
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Experience in pharmacy operations, medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, or healthcare support roles is highly valued.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every team member contributes to a mission that makes a difference. As a nationally recognized leader in cancer care, research, and education, we are committed to improving the lives of patients and their families.
Here, you'll find:
Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your healthcare experience
A culture built on compassion, respect, and excellence
The chance to work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are making an impact every day
An organization committed to innovation and advancing the future of cancer care
Join our team and help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications that support exceptional patient care.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
Certification Requirement
1. National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT from National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required.
2. Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions, State Education Department.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of six (6) months of full-time pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician experience.
NOTE:
1. Incumbents must maintain the required New York State registration and national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
