Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

952 PRH, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Outpatient Pharmacy at Unity Hospital – Park Ridge Apothecary in Rochester, NY. This per diem role covers Monday through Friday with day and evening shifts and occasional Saturdays, offering flexible hours.

You will prepare and deliver medications, document in the EMR, and assist with sterilization and non-sterile compounding. National Pharmacy Certification is required within 18 months of hire; pay ranges in the base range stated.

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.

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

Clinical experience

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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 Saturdays

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

Preferred 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 skills

Minimum 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 / Aff… Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran EDUCATION: 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 - $20.50 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626

The 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.

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.