Pharmacy Technician

Syracuse University 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

• Physical Requirements

• Not Applicable

• Tools/Equipment

• Not Applicable

• About Syracuse University

• Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

• The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

• About the Syracuse area

• Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

• EEO Statement

• Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

• Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

• Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

• Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

• Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

• Quick Link

• https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114938

• Job Posting Date

• 10/27/2026

• Application Deadline

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• Job Category

• Staff

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