What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy position at University of Rochester?
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Job Location (Full Address) :
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening : Worker Subtype :
Regular
Time Type : Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
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 :
The main responsibility of pre-certified technicians in training will be to train in the role of a pharmacy technician and prepare to pass the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician. This will include hands on training in the employee┐s main work area. Within the first 6 months of employment, new employees with no previous pharmacy experience will enter into the Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) program, which will include didactic learning, simulations, and experiential rotations, and is typically completed in 12 weeks after passing the final exam. New employees with previous pharmacy experience may discuss an alternate pathway to certification with the Pharmacy Education Administrator. The goal is to move employees into a Certified Pharmacy Technician position within 12 months of employment. Responsibilities and tasks are consistent with state, federal and local regulations, consistent with the functions of a pharmacy technician.
Responsibilities
UR Medicine Pharmacy is seeking Pharmacy Technicians and Technicians-in-Training for its Specialty Pharmacy program. This role is a great way to begin a career in healthcare with free, on-the-job, paid training available for qualified candidates.
The Specialty Pharmacy is a team of experts who create medicines that are typically not available at your local drug store. The Specialty team works closely with doctors, insurance providers and patient care teams to ensure that medications are available, safe and affordable.
The Specialty Pharmacy is located at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642
Current openings offer a Full-Time schedule of 40 hours per week
What does a Pharmacy Technician do?
The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with the preparation of medications. Based on the work location, responsibilities may include processing orders through the pharmacy computer system, entering patient information into the computer system, filling medication carts, and physically preparing drug doses for a Pharmacist's review and final check prior to delivery to patient care areas.
Pharmacy Technician Requirements :
For those interested in training to become a Pharmacy Technician, our program only requires a High School diploma or equivalent!
For those with prior Pharmacy experience, we also offer opportunities to become Certified Pharmacy Technicians!
Please note that Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is required within 12 months of entering into position, if not already certified.
Schedule
6 AM - 6 PM
EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled :
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Salary : $18 - $24
