Certified Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional Health

72d • $19 - $23

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• NYS OOP Registered Pharmacy Technician within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff.
• 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Efficient Medication Distribution & Documentation: Accurately rounds to nursing units and delivers medications in a timely manner; fills patient orders and emergency boxes, ensuring complete documentation, pharmacist verification, and compliance with hospital policies for narcotic handling and medication disposal.
• Pharmacy Systems & Data Management: Proficiently operates the EMR and pharmacy information systems to input data, run reports, and verify medication details; demonstrates strong recognition of medication names, abbreviations, and contraindications.
• Preparation & Compounding: Performs non-sterile compounding of oral liquids, creams, and ointments in a clean environment; pre-packs bulk medications into unit-dose packaging; and maintains equipment, cleanliness, and accurate records throughout all processes.
• Sterile IV Procedures & Aseptic Technique: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of IV preparation and aseptic technique, accurately transferring medications to IV solutions or syringes under sterile conditions and pharmacist supervision.
• Inventory, Ordering & Quality Control: Receives, verifies, and stores incoming pharmaceutical supplies; monitors stock levels and expiration dates; maintains security and environmental standards for all medications; and participates in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Customer Service & Ambulatory Support: Provides courteous, confidential assistance to patients and customers, obtaining accurate personal, medical, and insurance information; assists with prescription filling, refills, cash register balancing, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Training, Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Assists in onboarding and training new staff; demonstrates proficiency in using and troubleshooting ADM (Automatic Dispensing Machines); and supports initiatives that promote operational efficiency and patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees