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:
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
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.
PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $20.50