Description
Job Title: Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Department: Infusion Pharmacy
Location: 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- Take an advanced role in inventory control including ordering, stock rotation, and return of outdated medications.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: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
