Clinical Pharmacy Assistant (Specialty Pharmacy)
About The Position
This role plays an important part in helping ensure patients receive safe, effective medication throughout their cancer care journey. As a member of our pharmacy team, you’ll work closely with Clinical Pharmacist Specialists to support both inpatient and outpatient care. You’ll help bridge the gap between patients, pharmacists, and care teams—making sure communication is clear, processes run smoothly, and patients get the support they need. Your work will directly contribute to improving patient safety, enhancing care quality, and allowing pharmacists to spend more time focused on direct 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 and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital, healthcare organization, chemo-infusion, specialty pharmacy, insurance company or related field.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A strong interest in healthcare, pharmacy, or patient support services
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both patients and clinical teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfort working in both clinical and administrative tasks
- A commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Responsibilities
- Assisting with medication management to help ensure safe and appropriate use
- Supporting key programs such as the Oral Chemotherapy Program and transitions of care
- Coordinating and helping implement medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Serving as a point of connection between patients and the clinical pharmacy team
- Assisting with administrative and operational tasks that keep pharmacy services running efficiently
- Helping reduce administrative workload for pharmacists so they can focus on patient care
- Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings to support continuity of care
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $27.09
- Full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
