Pharmacy Technician II

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists with distributive and professional duties under a pharmacist’s supervision, review, and approval. The role includes preparing and dispensing medications, transporting and delivering drugs, repackaging medications, processing medication charges and credits, operating and restocking automated dispensing devices, restocking medications and non-drug supplies, and responding to telephone calls and staff requests at the inpatient window. The technician works independently while requesting assistance when needed and must be proficient in at least two primary work areas, such as cart fill, controlled substances, decentralized duties, IV room cleaning and restocking, inventory management, purchasing, or unit dose packaging and labeling. The position supports patient care areas by operating automated dispensing and packaging equipment, delivering medications promptly, and returning medications when they are no longer needed. The technician helps maintain pharmaceutical and general-supply inventory, uses hospital resources responsibly, and performs other assigned duties. The role also requires maintaining appropriate appearance and hygiene, contributing to a safe and clean environment, communicating effectively, cooperating with hospital departments, producing accurate work, keeping skills current, and following organizational policies for mandatory education, health assessments, and applicable licensure verification. A flexible work schedule may be required based on organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of similar experience in another healthcare organization, retail pharmacy, or a position involving comparable or related duties in another service industry.
Minimum of one year of experience as a pharmacy technician for Technician II designation.
Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician within 18 months of hire and maintain certified status thereafter.
Proficiency in at least two primary work areas, including areas such as cart fill, controlled substances, decentralized duties, IV room cleaning and restocking, inventory management, purchasing, or unit dose packaging and labeling.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on organizational needs.
Ability to push or pull and lift or move 15 pounds.
Ability to perform moderately difficult manual tasks, including keyboard use, writing, and filing for extended periods.
Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, such as data entry, typing, and using photocopiers.
Ability to remain stationary at a workstation for prolonged periods and to squat or remain mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
Ability to comprehend spoken English and communicate and read in English.

Nice To Haves

Academic coursework or experience in the medical science field.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with distributive and professional duties under their supervision, review, and approval.
Accurately obtain and prepare medications for dispensing pursuant to pharmacist orders.
Operate automated dispensing and packaging devices in the pharmacy and patient care areas.
Deliver medications to patient care areas promptly and return medications to the pharmacy when no longer needed or when a patient is discharged.
Assist with drug transport and delivery, medication repackaging, and charging and crediting medications.
Operate and restock automated dispensing devices and restock medications and non-drug supplies.
Answer the telephone and respond to staff requests at the inpatient window.
Work independently while requesting assistance when needed.
Work with the Pharmacy Purchasing Associate to maintain adequate pharmaceutical and general-supply inventory.
Use hospital resources responsibly and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain an appropriate appearance and hygiene and participate in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues and cooperate with other hospital departments.
Perform accurate, thorough work and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for competent performance.
Complete required annual health assessments, maintain current inoculations, and comply with organizational policies for mandatory education and applicable licensure verification.