Pharmacy Assistant - Outpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

2d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

• High School diploma preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic understanding of computers and data entry required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required
• Excellent attention to detail required

Responsibilities

• Organizes and sends medications to patient care units utilizing the pneumatic tube delivery system, ensuring medications are delivered to the correct location and in a timely manner, where medication requiring verification by a pharmacist will not be sent until verification is complete.
• Hand delivers medications to patient care units as requested by pharmacy technicians or pharmacists, including medications that cannot be sent via the tube system due to stability concerns or medications are needed STAT.
• Maintains and replenishes inventory of medications and supplies in the main pharmacy area to ensure availability as needed by pharmacy staff.
• Returns inventory to stock when it is returned from patient care units or other areas of the hospital. Ensures all returned stock is still within its expiration date and the label matches the products stored in that location.
• Assists pharmacy staff with triaging general phone calls. Forwards calls requiring the knowledge and judgement of pharmacists or technicians to the correct individual. Answers phone or other inquiries of a general nature that do not require a pharmacist or technician. Provides proper service recovery communications and actions as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Tidies and organizes main pharmacy area to maintain a neat and efficient work environment. Offers ideas and recommendations for increased efficiency of processes in the main pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees