Pharmacy Technician in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

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.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Location: Unity Hospital - Park Ridge Apothecary
Hours Per Week: 40 hours/full time
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, day & evening shifts and occasional Saturday

Key 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• None - willing to train.

Required Licensure/Certification:

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.
• If hired prior to November 1, 2020, National Pharmacy Certification is required by February 28, 2022.

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.