Level I - Pharmacy Technician
024 - 345 Main St
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

Work Environment

• All work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated. Work also may take place throughout the hospital (i.e. nursing stations, patient care units) and affiliated clinic sites.
• Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drug: such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.
• Distribution of Medications
  • Physical Demands – walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, reading, manual dexterity to handle syringes and IV admixing
  • Equipment Used – carts, compounding aseptic isolater
  • Frequency Performed – 45%
• Keyboarding - Computer
  • Physical Demands – manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6”
  • Equipment Used – computer and printer
  • Frequency Performed – 45%
• Answering Phones
  • Physical Demands – reaching 6”, fingering, hearing
  • Equipment Used – telephone
  • Frequency Performed – 10%
• Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable

Job Responsibilities

• Functions as a generalist, providing support and ensures an ongoing and efficient pharmacy department by assisting in the processing of medications or prescriptions to all patients and appropriate patient care areas

•  Assists in the maintenance of a neat and clean dispensing area and performing functions as necessary in the daily routine of the pharmacy department

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications

• Enter patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system accurately

• Label and package medications under pharmacist supervision

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and pharmacy regulations

• Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment ​

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Minimum Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) within eighteen (18) months of employment

• Preferred:

  • Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our Retail Pharmacy team. As a Retail Pharmacy Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support the preparation and dispensing of medications, maintain inventory, and provide excellent customer service. This role is ideal for individuals beginning their pharmacy career and looking to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting.