Certified Pharmacy Technician Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility

Assists pharmacist in the operation and maintenance of the pharmacy's drug distribution system, with a focus on quality, accuracy, patient care, and customer service
Prepares medication orders for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist
Processes orders through pharmacy computer system, operates automated medication management systems and technology, and physically prepares medication doses for pharmacist's review/approval prior to delivery to patients or patient care areas
Ensures that all work is completed in alignment with state, federal and local regulations
Processes orders or dispense requests through the pharmacy computer system, including data entry where applicable
Prepares medication orders based on requests or recipes, including obtaining correct medication, determining the number of doses required for the defined time period, packaging medications in accordance with applicable laws, completing logs where required, utilizing safety check procedures where required, such as bar code scan confirmation, and assisting pharmacy in obtaining medication from ancillary areas when needed
Operates and maintains automated systems or technology that is part of the medication preparation process
Performs medication re-packaging processes where applicable to meet patient care needs or stocking requirements
Performs medication area inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate concerns to a pharmacist or supervisor for further action
Monitors inventory levels to meet patient care needs and communicates any concerns or recommendations to a pharmacist or supervisor
Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems, to meet the needs of patient(s) based on demand
Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired medications from the area
Ensures proper storage requirements for medications, including oversight of monitoring systems, where required, for temperature and humidity control
Employs courtesy and uses constructive communication with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and all hospital staff
Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a pharmacist for follow-up
Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff promptly
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Utilizes medication delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand-delivery, and performs any required documentation for transfer or tracking of medications
Responds to urgent requests for medication delivery, as overseen by a pharmacist, to meet acute needs, including directly to patient care areas, medication stocking areas, or equipment
Completes other assigned tasks appropriate for certified pharmacy technicians, including projects or assignments overseen by a pharmacist related to the medication use process
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous pharmacy experience preferred
Good moral character, including application of ICARE values required
Active certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (Currently PTCB) upon hire required

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