Pharmacy Technician III

Title:

Pharmacy Technician III

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Pharmacy

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

In this role, you’ll play an important part in helping patients receive the medications they need—safely, accurately, and on time. You’ll oversee the hospital’s automated medication dispensing systems, making sure they’re well-stocked, running smoothly, and supporting our clinical teams every day.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on work with problem-solving and collaboration. You’ll be a key partner across departments, helping ensure medications are managed efficiently and responsibly.

Starting pay: $24.18 per hour

What You’ll Do

You’ll help keep our medication distribution systems organized, efficient, and reliable by:

Maintaining appropriate inventory levels in automated dispensing cabinets across the hospital
Monitoring medication supplies and restocking items in a timely, cost-effective way
Overseeing the daily operation of automated dispensing systems
Troubleshooting system or inventory issues and helping resolve them quickly
Partnering with pharmacy staff, nursing teams, and vendors to support smooth workflows
Supporting accurate tracking, pricing, and accountability of medication inventory
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste


What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You’ll do well in this role if you:

Have a strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate work
Are comfortable working with technology and automated systems
Communicate clearly and enjoy working with different teams
Can stay organized and manage multiple priorities
Take initiative to solve problems and improve processes
Have experience in pharmacy, healthcare, inventory, or a related field (preferred)


Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to a bigger mission: understanding, preventing, and curing cancer. Here, your work truly matters.

Purpose-driven work: Be part of a team making a real difference in patients’ lives
Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated, supportive professionals
Growth opportunities: Build your skills and explore career development pathways
Stability and benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive culture: Join a welcoming workplace that values respect and diversity

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

License/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.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician experience.

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. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

The preferred candidate will have hospital experience, experience with automation dispensing cabinets, and experience specifically with Pyxis.

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 [email protected] 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 core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].