Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensures quality patient care.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Department:Outpatient Pharmacy                 
Location:  Unity Hospital - Park Ridge Apothecary
Hours Per Week:40 hours/full time
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, day & evening shifts and occasional Saturday

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 EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use 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 

Preferred Skills:

• 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 

Minimum Qualifications:

• None - willing to train.

RequiredLicensure/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.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.