• Pharmacy Technician (Full Time)

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianDepartment: Outpatient Specialty PharmacyLocation: Wilson PharmacyHours Per Week: 40 HoursSchedule: Monday-Friday. 8:30-5:00pm

    SUMMARY:

    Under pharmacist supervision, responds to and/or triages nursing phone calls, prepares medications orders, accurately delivers meds and restocks as necessary. Provide superior customer service by modeling the organizations values.

    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

    + National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High School diploma or equivalent.

    + 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.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    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.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $18.00 - $20.15

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14621

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.