Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Rochester Regional Health

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician - Specialist assists Pharmacists with pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and recordkeeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients of all ages, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The PhT Specialist works in a specialized area of Pharmacy (i.e. IV room, Narcotic Vault, or OR setting) and provides advanced knowledge and experience to that area of practice.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months of experience within pharmacy service line.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by Feb. 28, 2022.
NYS OOP Registered Pharmacy Technician. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by June 30, 2022.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with inter- and intra-departmental staff, patients, and visitors
Pursuing additional certifications

Responsibilities

Answers and triages telephone calls, referring any drug information questions to the Pharmacist
Operates computerized data systems.
Fills and documents medication orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Take an advanced role in inventory control including ordering, stock rotation, and return of outdated medications.
Prepares and delivers unit dose medications.
Follows written procedures to manufacture compounds (solutions, creams, oral syringes, etc.)
Manage preparation and delivery of medication primarily in an OR, Narcotic, or IV room setting.
Participates in process improvement initiatives, safety initiatives and/or helps to identify methods/ideas to improve upon current policies.
Troubleshoots and repairs ADMs
During evenings, overnights and weekend/holidays, problem solve any scheduling issues for that shift and works with RPh to problem solve any other issues that arise during the shift
May be asked to transport medications.
May be expected to assume lead in all Purchasing functions.
Other duties as assigned.