Pharmacy Technician, Cornell Health

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Health Pharmacy is a fully accredited retail pharmacy that welcomes all community members including; students, faculty, staff members and visitors. As part of the Medical Department at Cornell Health, we strive individually-focused care that is accessible for all members of our diverse community. We utilize a team approach to understand each person within the context of the Cornell community, seeking to understand how the health of each person impact the campus and how the campus impacts each person. The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with functions as allowed by Title VIII, Article 137, of New York State Education Law. Duties include preparing and dispensing prescription medications, processing financial transactions including OTC items and prescriptions, and completing transactions following NYS procedures regarding prescription pick up. This position works collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, providing exemplary front line customer service. This position is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) category BBP2, TB2.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Relevant experience includes cashiering, payment at time-of-service transactions, or as a pharmacy assistant in a retail or clinical setting.
High degree of attention to detail, especially in drug accountability, medication accuracy and fiscal responsibility.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and to meet HIPAA requirements.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience working with inclusion, belonging and wellbeing programs.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines, while paying close attention to details.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, while demonstrating a high level of initiative.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Collaborative and attitudinal skills that foster enthusiasm, professional and personal growth, cooperation, mutually respectful communication, flexibility, initiative, and adaptability.
Adaptable and have flexibility with their daily work schedule due to our irregular business timetable.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with field of study in science, pharmacy technology, or related area.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist with functions as allowed by Title VIII, Article 137, of New York State Education Law.
Prepares and dispenses prescription medications.
Processes financial transactions including OTC items and prescriptions.
Completes transactions following NYS procedures regarding prescription pick up.
Provides exemplary front line customer service.
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.