Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Unity Hospital
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Days/Evenings & Rotating Weekends
SUMMARY
As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensures quality patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Medication Preparation & Delivery. Process and prepare medication orders by repackaging bulk medication into individual size packages; round to floors in an accurate and timely manner to deliver medication; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions
- Documentation & Reporting. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities
- Maintenance & Sterilization. Clean and maintain the repackaging machine after use; non-sterile compounding and prepare oral liquids, creams and ointments in a clean environment; measure and combine medication accurately with proper documentation; ensure proper disposal of medication
Minimum Requirements
- None - Willing to train
Required Licensure/Certification
- National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting required
- Exceptional attention to detail, documentation skills and professional behavior
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $20.50
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.