Pharmacy Assistant

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Assistant, your ability to be detail-oriented and manage multiple projects leads to quality customer service, patient care, and unit success.

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant
Department: Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy                
Location: Wilson Pharmacy (1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.      

    

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Medication Management. Properly operate the ADMs (Automatic Dispensing Machines); prepack bulk medication and repackage into individual size packaging; prepare all medications in a sterile and clean environment; fill and document patient orders; properly dispose of medication
• Delivery & Care. Round to floors and deliver medications or pharmaceutical supplies to patients, the nursing station, or surgery; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions 
• Computer Utilization. Properly operate the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system; use the pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; compile and send orders 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• No experience required.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized with a great attention to detail

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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.

PAY RANGE:

$17.60 - $18.60Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.