Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

This is a 9-month Pharmacy Technician position that aligns with the academic calendar, offering a seasonal schedule alongside the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the Syracuse University student population. You'll work directly with students to ensure they receive accurate, timely access to their medications, as part of a collaborative, student-centered pharmacy team on a vibrant college campus.

In this role, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with reconciling third-party claims and providing medication to SU students. Day-to-day responsibilities include counting and labeling medications, managing inventory, processing insurance claims, answering pharmacy calls, and supporting students and Health Services providers with their pharmacy needs.

Education and Experience: Certified as a pharmacy technician in the state of New York. High School diploma.

Skills and Knowledge: Skills and duties include: inputting of prescriptions, accurate counting of medication to be dispensed, labeling of prescriptions, alerting the pharmacist of any allergies, need for medication alternatives, or questions that are health-related such as drug interactions. The pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, will be responsible for performing a number of pharmacy-related tasks and help assist with the reconciliation of third-party claims.

Responsibilities: Assist the Pharmacist by performing the following duties: answering pharmacy phone calls, assisting students with filling prescriptions, accurately counting medication quantities, prescription labeling, organizing inventory, receiving orders from Health Services providers as well as outside providers, and alerting the pharmacist of any stock shortages. Refer questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health-related matters to a registered pharmacist. Reconcile third-party reimbursements in the ProPharm system.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.