Supervising Pharmacy Technician II

Title:

Supervising Pharmacy Technician II

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Pharmacy

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Summary:

Manages all aspects related to pharmacy technical support staff in Central Inpatient Pharmacy, Infusion Clinic Pharmacy, and Amherst Infusion Clinic Pharmacy. Supervises all Pharmacy Technician IIs, IIIs, and Pharmacy Interns functioning to assist a licensed pharmacist, as directed, in compounding, preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals to fill valid prescriptions or medication orders. Works independently to coordinate and manage pharmacy related services to achieve continuous, efficient, and optimal patient care. Performs essential functions related to staff leadership, technical operations management, personnel management, policy and procedures development, and quality assurance. Performs all duties of the Pharmacy Technicians which include but are not limited to pharmaceutical compounding, medication distribution, quality assurance and compliance, and medication inventory management as directed for the efficiency of the service.

Starting salary for this position is $30.27 hourly which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Certification Requirement
1. National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT from National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required.
2. Registered Pharmacy Technician with NYS Office of the Professions, State Education Department.
3. ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate to achieve PTCB Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) board certification within 24 months of employment.

Education and Experience
High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital or healthcare organization that prepares intravenous sterile products including one (1) year experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, or managerial capacity.

NOTE:
1. Incumbents must maintain the required New York State registration and national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate should have the following experience:

• PTCB Certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Chemotherapy and sterile compounding experience.
• Supervisory and staff training experience.
• Teaching or instructional experience, preferably in a healthcare or pharmacy setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our