Pharmacy Technician in NEWARK, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours, Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4p or 10:30a-7p – Every 3rd weekend 7:30-4p

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensure 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 the EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use the 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None - willing to train.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff, patients, and visitors.

• 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail, or healthcare setting.

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 - $20.00

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.