Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient / Hospital
Location: Ithaca, NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: M–F & weekends 7:00–3:00 or 7:30–4:00, with rotating Sat/Sun 2:00–10:00 shifts.
Position: 15 Position
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Pay rate: $35 hourly / $1,312.5 weekly
Key Responsibilities:
Dispense medications per physician or pharmacist direction according to protocols.
Restock and manage medications in automated dispensing units and emergency kits.
Prepare sterile compounds, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.
Comply with all sterile compounding practices and regulations.
Repackage bulk medications into unit-dose formats accurately and safely.
Assist with ordering, receiving, and maintaining inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Conduct monthly inspections of medication storage areas and replace expired medications.
Accurately document all required reports, records, and labelling’s.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA).
Active New York State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to take on additional responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
2–3 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow sterile compounding procedures.