A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
Specialty Pharmacy Technician Genesee Region Home Care Association Inc - 3.5 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication
Rochester Regional Health Home Infusion Pharmacy (2975 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Bldg. 200, Suite 230) Rochester, NY 14623
Hours Per Week:
Full-time Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician - Specialist assists Pharmacists with pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and recordkeeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients of all ages, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The PhT Specialist works in a specialized area of Pharmacy (i.e. IV room, Narcotic Vault, or OR setting) and provides advanced knowledge and experience to that area of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Answers and triages telephone calls, referring any drug information questions to the Pharmacist Operates computerized data systems. Fills and documents medication orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Take an advanced role in inventory control including ordering, stock rotation, and return of outdated medications. Prepares and delivers unit dose medications. Follows written procedures to manufacture compounds (solutions, creams, oral syringes, etc.) Manage preparation and delivery of medication primarily in an OR, Narcotic, or IV room setting. Participates in process improvement initiatives, safety initiatives and/or helps to identify methods/ideas to improve upon current policies. Troubleshoots and repairs ADMs During evenings, overnights and weekend/holidays, problem solve any scheduling issues for that shift and works with RPh to problem solve any other issues that arise during the shift May be asked to transport medications. May be expected to assume lead in all Purchasing functions. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with inter- and intra-departmental staff, patients, and visitors Pursuing additional certifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months of experience within pharmacy service line. Required Licensure/Certification Skills National Pharmacy Technician Certification. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by Feb. 28, 2022. NYS OOP Registered Pharmacy Technician. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by June 30, 2022.
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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
$20.00 - $25.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14623 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.
