Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianSt. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days & Weekends Hours Per Week: 40 hr./weekHiring Range: $18.39 - $24.59/hr.Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:Weekday evening shift - additional 10%Weekday night shift - additional 15%Weekend day shift - additional 10%Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.Responsibilities:Prepare, package, label, and distribute medications under the supervision of a pharmacistRefill and maintain automated dispensing cabinets, medication carts, and medication kitsDeliver medications to nursing units and patient care areas in a timely mannerMaintain and rotate medication inventory, including removal of expired productsPrepack medications from bulk bottles into unit-dose packaging, ensuring accurate labelingReceive, verify, and stock pharmaceutical medications and suppliesPrepares medication orders for the pharmacy departmentCommunicate effectively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and healthcare team membersIdentify and report medication discrepancies, errors, or safety concerns to the pharmacist in chargeCertified technicians may be eligible to perform expanded duties based on qualificationsPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.Licensure / Certification / Registration:Pharmacy Technician credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or,Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).Required Skills and Attributes:Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.Excellent customer service skillsDisplays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.Demonstrates flexibilityTakes initiativeAble to work in a fast-paced environmentEmbrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).Strong organizational skills.Effective interpersonal skills.Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.Ability to work as part of a team and independently.Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.