Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Float Pool
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. This role involves training and participation in various pharmacy operations, including inventory management, medication preparation and delivery, and customer service. A key aspect of this position is the preparation for and attainment of Pharmacy Technician Certification through the PTCB Certification Exam within 180 days. The trainee will complete a comprehensive training program, including didactic, simulation, and experiential components, to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Be enrolled in the URMC ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (PTTP) or become certified through an alternate method within 180 days required
- PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech via the PTCB Certification Exam within 180 days required
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in health care preferred
Responsibilities
- Trains and participates in inventory management, storage, preparation and delivery of medications.
- Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a pharmacist for follow up.
- Effectively communicates with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and all hospital staff.
- Completes all required training and activities needed for preparation to take and pass the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
- Trains and participates in medication storage and inventory management activities.
- Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems where applicable.
- Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste, and removing expiring medications from the area.
- Trains and participates in customer service activities related to main pharmacy work area.
- Employs courtesy and uses constructive communication with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and all hospital staff.
- Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Prepares for PTCB Certification, typically through completion of the 12-week PTU program.
- Completes didactic, simulation, and experiential training under administration.
- Completes all assigned computer-based learning modules in a timely manner, organizing study materials and completing quizzes as required.
- Attends and completes all assigned experiential rotations as part of the PTU, including ambulatory and acute care experiences overseen by a preceptor at each site.
- Participates in all activities assigned at the site consistent with Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities.
- Completes all assigned simulation tasks, observed and graded by a preceptor of the program.
- Works efficiently and limits distractions and downtime while completing course work.
- Keeps unapproved absences to a minimum and ensures all missed course work is made up in a timely manner.
- Reviews, understands and follows all policies and procedures applicable to employment and enrollment in PTU as outlined during orientation to the program.
- Trains and participates in efficient medication delivery activities.
- Utilizes pneumatic tube system.
- Hand delivers patient medications.
- Documents transfer and tracking of medications as required.
- Trains and participates in medication preparation activities.
- Prepares medication order based on requests or recipes.
- Obtains correct medication.
- Determines the number of doses required for the defined time period.
- Packages medications in accordance with applicable laws.
- Completes logs where required.
- Utilizes safety check procedures where required.
- Operates and maintains automated system or technology as training allows.
- Performs medication re-packaging processes where applicable to meet patient care needs or stocking requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
