Pharmacy Technician

Rochester Regional Health

47d • $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 Location: Rochester General Hospital Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Day/Evening 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

Requirements

• None - willing to train
• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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.
• If hired prior to November 1, 2020, initial National Pharmacy Certification exam must be taken by November 1, 2021.

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees