Pharmacy Technician at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

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

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: 40, Full-time

Schedule: Day/Evening & Weekend Rotations

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None - willing to train.

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.

• If hired prior to November 1, 2020, initial National Pharmacy Certification exam must be taken by November 1, 2021.

Required Licensure/Certification:
National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.