Level I - Pharmacy Technician
Vestal MOB
Vestal, NY
5x8 hrs

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.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

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

Work Environment

• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions; e.g., exposure to contagious diseases. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, gloves, or shields.
• Employee can be scheduled at any outpatient pharmacy site within a limited geographic region.
• Physical Demands – walking, standing, lifting (up to 30lbs), carrying, pushing, and reading.  Technicians are expected to spend 90% of their shift either standing or walking.

Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4Staff SupervisedNot Applicable