Pharmacy Technician - Evenings 3:45pm - 12am
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports safe, accurate, and efficient medication delivery throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist or pharmacy supervisor. The role provides pharmaceutical care support for patients of all ages and helps maintain the hospital’s commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate, patient-focused care. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing medications, maintaining pharmacy inventory and workspaces, and collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The technician follows institutional and regulatory standards and contributes to quality assurance and interdisciplinary efforts to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
- At least one year of prior hospital pharmacy experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in supply management and basic arithmetic.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Registration with New York State as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
- Experience in sterile compounding or IV admixture preparation.
- Familiarity with pharmacy automation and medication distribution systems.
Responsibilities
- Fill and label routine medication orders, unit doses, and prepackaged pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Deliver medications in a timely manner to perioperative and inpatient units.
- Assist with compounding, labeling, and preparing sterile and non-sterile products using aseptic technique and institutional standards.
- Follow hospital and regulatory policies for medication storage, handling, and documentation.
- Monitor stock levels in assigned unit-dose, IV admixture, outpatient, and floor-stock areas.
- Rotate inventory and promptly remove expired or damaged items.
- Support purchasing and inventory reconciliation to maintain adequate supplies.
- Maintain clean, organized, compliant workspaces.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support medication delivery.
- Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
- Follow quality assurance procedures and contribute to patient safety and well-being.
- Provide accurate, timely, and empathetic service in support of patient-focused care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
