Pharmacy Technician

Rochester Regional Health

36d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensures quality patient care. Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Department: Outpatient Pharmacy Location: Unity Hospital - Park Ridge Apothecary Hours Per Week: 40 hours/full time Schedule: Monday thru Friday, day & evening shifts and occasional Saturday Key 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 Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 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. 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Requirements

• None - willing to train.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed