Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Part-time, 24 hours

Schedule: Evenings and every 4th Weekend

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organizational skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensure quality patient care.

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 the EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use the 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 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None - willing to train.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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.

PAY RANGE:

$18.50 - $20.50Rochester14621

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.