Certified Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy                  
Location: Rochester General Hospital                           
Hours Per Week: 16 hours every other weekend
Schedule: Every other weekend, 8 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday. Day/evening shift rotation.                         
             
SUMMARY:
Under pharmacist supervision, responds to and/or triages nursing phone calls, prepares medications orders, accurately delivers meds and restocks as necessary. Provide superior customer service by modeling the organizations values.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient Medication Distribution & DocumentationAccurately rounds to nursing units and delivers medications in a timely manner; fills patient orders and emergency boxes, ensuring complete documentation, pharmacist verification, and compliance with hospital policies for narcotic handling and medication disposal.
• Pharmacy Systems & Data ManagementProficiently operates the EMR and pharmacy information systems to input data, run reports, and verify medication details; demonstrates strong recognition of medication names, abbreviations, and contraindications.
• Preparation & CompoundingPerforms non-sterile compounding of oral liquids, creams, and ointments in a clean environment; pre-packs bulk medications into unit-dose packaging; and maintains equipment, cleanliness, and accurate records throughout all processes.
• Inventory, Ordering & Quality ControlReceives, verifies, and stores incoming pharmaceutical supplies; monitors stock levels and expiration dates; maintains security and environmental standards for all medications; and participates in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Customer Service & Ambulatory SupportProvides courteous, confidential assistance to patients and customers, obtaining accurate personal, medical, and insurance information; assists with prescription filling, refills, cash register balancing, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Training, Troubleshooting & Continuous ImprovementAssists in onboarding and training new staff; demonstrates proficiency in using and troubleshooting ADM (Automatic Dispensing Machines); and supports initiatives that promote operational efficiency and patient safety.
• Sterile IV Procedures & Aseptic Technique
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of IV preparation and aseptic technique, accurately transferring medications to IV solutions or syringes under sterile conditions and pharmacist supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• NYS OOP Registered Pharmacy Technician within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff.
• 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting.

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:

$19.25 - $23.50

City:

Rochester

Postal Code:

14621

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.