Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Location: Unity Hospital - Park Ridge Apothecary
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Monday through Friday, day & evening shifts and occasional Saturdays
As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organizational skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensure quality patient care.
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 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; perform 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 before 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.