Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Days & Evenings and Rotating Weekends

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.
• If hired prior to November 1, 2020, National Pharmacy Certification is required by February 28, 2022.

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

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: $18.00 - $20.15

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.