Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

PRH, Inc; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,240; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital - Park Ridge Apothecary is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Outpatient Pharmacy. You will help prepare and deliver medications, document care in the EMR, and assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This per diem role emphasizes attention to detail, clear communication, and professional behavior while offering weekday day/evening shifts and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a clinical, retail, or healthcare setting required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation skills, and professional behavior.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum qualifications: None - willing to train.
• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

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

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare experience

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianDepartment: Outpatient PharmacyLocation: Unity Hospital - Park Ridge ApothecaryHours Per Week: Per DiemSchedule: Monday through Friday, day & evening shifts and occasional SaturdaysSUMMARYAs 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 conditionsDocumentation & 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 quantitiesMaintenance & 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 medicationPreferred Skills:One (1) year of work experience in a clinical, retail, or healthcare setting requiredExceptional attention to detail, documentation skills, and professional behaviorExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsMinimum Qualifications:None - willing to train.Required Licensure/Certification:National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.If hired before November 1, 2020, National Pharmacy Certification is required by February 28, 2022.Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranEDUCATION: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 - $20.50CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The 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.