Pharmacy Technician

KabaFusion•Albany, NY

13d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists with prescription processing, sterile compounding, inventory management, quality assurance, and patient service functions. The role follows state and federal regulations, USP standards, accreditation requirements, and company policies. It coordinates medication, supply, and equipment deliveries; maintains accurate patient, pharmacy, and quality records; and serves as a point of contact for patients, caregivers, providers, referral sources, and internal teams. The technician also performs administrative and operational duties that support safe, efficient, and compliant home infusion pharmacy services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and unrestricted pharmacy technician licensure, certification, or registration where required by state law.
Where required by state law, Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through PTCB or eligibility to obtain it within six months of hire, including a training permit.
Completion of sterile compounding training and competency assessments when required by company policy and regulatory standards.
Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic technique.
Knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800> standards and practices.
Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication preparation, inventory management, and pharmacy documentation practices.
Working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations and quality standards.
Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, electronic medical records, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Previous sterile compounding experience in a home infusion, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting.
At least one year of pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
Home infusion, sterile compounding, or specialty pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support pharmacists in coordinating daily pharmacy operations and workflow to ensure efficient, safe, and timely service delivery.
Process prescriptions, enter orders, and complete related documentation under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Prepare and compound sterile medications and pharmaceutical products in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, accreditation requirements, and company policies.
Maintain clean room environments, pharmacy equipment, and infusion devices to support regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Conduct and document quality assurance and quality control activities in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring medications, supplies, and equipment.
Coordinate patient medication, supply, and equipment refills, deliveries, and related service logistics to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and complete patient, pharmacy, and operational records in electronic information management systems.
Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, referral sources, and internal departments, escalating clinical concerns as appropriate.
Support reimbursement and administrative processes by verifying required authorizations, maintaining documentation, and assisting with pharmacy records management.
Generate, distribute, and maintain operational, quality, and management reports, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Provide administrative and cross-functional support to pharmacy leadership and other departments; complete required training, competencies, and assigned projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned by a manager or designee.