Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem
Rochester General Hospital
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Location: Rochester General Hospital
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Day/Evening & Weekend Rotations
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.
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 - $20.50CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
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.
Summary
Assist with medication prep, delivery, documentation, and sterilization in hospital pharmacy.
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Experience level
none - willing to train
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Rochester General Hospital, on-site, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k–$0k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
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