Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Days & Evenings and Rotating Weekends

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization 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.

• If hired prior to November 1, 2020, National Pharmacy Certification is required by February 28, 2022.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) 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