Job Description

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:

Second Shift (United States of America)About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an important part in safely delivering medications to patients who need them. You’ll work closely with licensed pharmacists to prepare, package, and distribute medications—both routine and specialized—helping ensure every patient receives the right treatment at the right time.

This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and takes pride in supporting high-quality patient care behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support day-to-day pharmacy operations and help keep everything running smoothly. You will:

Prepare, compound, package, and label medications under pharmacist supervision
Assist with dispensing medications for patient prescriptions and treatment orders
Handle both hazardous and non-hazardous medications with care and accuracy
Support medication distribution across the organization
Help maintain inventory, ensuring medications are stocked and stored properly
Follow quality, safety, and compliance standards set by state and federal regulations
Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy workspace
Provide guidance and support to Pharmacy Assistants and team members when needed

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, collaborative, and committed to patient safety. You’ll be successful in this role if you:

Have experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare setting
Are highly detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
Can follow processes and safety guidelines carefully
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Stay organized and manage multiple tasks effectively
Communicate clearly and professionally
Are eager to learn and grow within the pharmacy field

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park, your work truly makes a difference. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives through care, compassion, and innovation.
Here’s what you can expect:

Meaningful work – Support patient care at one of the nation’s leading cancer centers
Supportive team environment – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value your contributions
Opportunities to grow – Build your skills and advance your career in healthcare

Comprehensive benefits – Competitive salary starting at $50,425, plus a full benefits package

Purpose-driven culture – Be part of an organization committed to research, education, and exceptional care

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. 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.

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-BenefitsandLeaves@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 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 info@goer.ny.gov