Level I - Pharmacy Technician
002 - UHS Summit Building
Binghamton, 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 Pharmacy Meds-to-Beds team. As a 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.