Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Inpatient Pharmacy at Rochester General Hospital. This per diem role involves day/evening shifts with weekend rotations and requires accurate medication prep and delivery within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, with at least 1 year in a clinical/healthcare environment and willingness to train. National Pharmacy Certification must be achieved within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Willing to train.

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; perform 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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Day/Evening & Weekend Rotations

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.

KEY 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; perform 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.

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.

• If hired before November 1, 2020, initial National Pharmacy Certification exam must be taken by November 1, 2021.

Required Licensure/Certification: National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

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