Certified Pharmacy Technician

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in operating the pharmacy's drug distribution system at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York. You will prepare medication orders for dispensing under supervision, process orders in the pharmacy computer system, and operate automated medication management systems to support patient care.

You will ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations, monitor inventory, rotate stock, and maintain proper storage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• PTCB certification required upon hire.
• Good moral character and ICARE values emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in operation and maintenance of the pharmacy's drug distribution system, focusing on quality, accuracy, patient care, and customer service.
• Prepares medication orders for dispensing under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Processes orders through the pharmacy computer system and operates automated medication management systems.
• Monitors inventory levels, rotates stock, and ensures proper storage for medications (temperature and humidity control).
• Triages calls and requests, maintaining patient confidentiality and forwarding clinical decisions to a pharmacist when needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTCB pharmacy technician certification

Job description

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range

UR URCA 205 H

Compensation Range

$20.30 - $27.41

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• GENERAL PURPOSE: Assists pharmacist in the operation and maintenance of the pharmacy's drug distribution system, with a focus on quality, accuracy, patient care, and customer service. Prepares medication orders for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist. Processes orders through pharmacy computer system, operates automated medication management systems and technology, and physically prepares medication doses for pharmacist's review/approval prior to delivery to patients or patient care areas. Ensures that all work is completed in alignment with state, federal and local regulations.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Processes orders or dispense requests through the pharmacy computer system, including data entry where applicable.
  • Prepares medication orders based on requests or recipes, including obtaining correct medication, determining the number of doses required for the defined time period, packaging medications in accordance with applicable laws, completing logs where required, utilizing safety check procedures where required, such as bar code scan confirmation, and assisting pharmacy in obtaining medication from ancillary areas when needed.
  • Operates and maintains automated systems or technology that is part of the medication preparation process.
  • Performs medication re-packaging processes where applicable to meet patient care needs or stocking requirements.
  • Performs medication area inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate concerns to a pharmacist or supervisor for further action.
  • Monitors inventory levels to meet patient care needs and communicates any concerns or recommendations to a pharmacist or supervisor.
  • Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems, to meet the needs of patient(s) based on demand.
  • Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired medications from the area.
  • Ensures proper storage requirements for medications, including oversight of monitoring systems, where required, for temperature and humidity control.
  • Employs courtesy and uses constructive communication with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and all hospital staff.
  • Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a pharmacist for follow-up.
  • Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff promptly.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Utilizes medication delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand-delivery, and performs any required documentation for transfer or tracking of medications.
  • Responds to urgent requests for medication delivery, as overseen by a pharmacist, to meet acute needs, including directly to patient care areas, medication stocking areas, or equipment.
  • Completes other assigned tasks appropriate for certified pharmacy technicians, including projects or assignments overseen by a pharmacist related to the medication use process.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma required - Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous pharmacy experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good moral character, including application of ICARE values required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Active certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (Currently PTCB) upon hire required

EEO & Inclusion Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Culture & Mission

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.