Pharmacy Technician
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Job Location: 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620
Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500160 Pharmacy SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 203 H Compensation Range: $18.00 - $23.81 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
General Summary: Trains and participates in inventory management, storage, preparation and delivery of medications. Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a pharmacist for follow up. Effectively communicates with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and all hospital staff. Completes all required training and activities needed for preparation to take and pass the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to medication dispensing systems.
- Conducts specific preparation and dispensing functions relevant to practice area.
- Manages medication stock levels, ensuring proper storage and organization.
- Rotates stock efficiently and remove expired medications to minimize waste.
- Utilizes and maintains automated dispensing systems and medication delivery methods.
- Assists pharmacists in retrieving medications from inventory areas as needed.
- Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Participates in quality assurance initiatives to enhance medication safety and operational efficiency.
- Documents required logs, safety checks, and compliance measures accurately.
- Assists with controlled substance management, including verification of safe handling procedures.
- Contributes to special initiatives focused on medication safety, operational improvements, and clinical enhancements.
- Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry best practices.
- Engages in service recovery efforts, proactively addressing challenges in medication distribution and patient care.
Minimum Education & Experience
Successfully completed the first professional year of study in an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) program required OR a graduate from a non-accredited program that has passed NAPLEX and been approved by the board office as eligible to apply for a limited (intern) permit required Foreign graduates must have received a determination of equivalent training and education accepted by the NYS Board of Pharmacy required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, independent judgement and problem solving required.
Licenses And Certifications
Valid NYS Limited (Intern) Permit required.
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