Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

103 Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 2,549,000 - 2,824,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Outpatient Pharmacy. The position is part-time (24 hours weekly) with evenings and every fourth weekend.

You will support medication preparation, packaging, and delivery to floors, alongside maintaining documentation using the EMR and pharmacy systems. Ideal candidates may have 1 year of healthcare experience and a High School diploma; National Pharmacy Certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation & Delivery: process and prepare medication orders; repackage bulk medication; round to floors; add drugs to IV solutions under sterile conditions.
• Documentation & Reporting: use EMR; run reports; access medication data; receive and store supplies; verify quantities.
• Maintenance & Sterilization: clean repackaging equipment; non-sterile compounding; prepare liquids, creams, ointments; ensure proper disposal of medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DETAILS

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 / Aff... Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. 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 - $20.50

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.