Pharmacy Technician Trainee

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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:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 204 H

Compensation Range:

$ $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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains and participates in medication storage and inventory management activities.
• Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems where applicable.
• Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste, and removing expiring medications from the area.
• Trains and participates in customer service activities related to main pharmacy work area.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Prepares for PTCB Certification, typically through completion of the 12-week PTU program.
• Completes didactic, simulation, and experiential training under administration.
• Completes all assigned computer-based learning modules in a timely manner, organizing study materials and completing quizzes as required.
• Attends and completes all assigned experiential rotations as part of the PTU, including ambulatory and acute care experiences overseen by a preceptor at each site.
• Participates in all activities assigned at the site consistent with Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities.
• Completes all assigned simulation tasks, observed and graded by a preceptor of the program.
• Works efficiently and limits distractions and downtime while completing course work.
• Keeps unapproved absences to a minimum and ensures all missed course work is made up in a timely manner.
• Reviews, understands and follows all policies and procedures applicable to employment and enrollment in PTU as outlined during orientation to the program.
• Trains and participates in efficient medication delivery activities.
• Utilizes pneumatic tube system. Hand delivers patient medications.
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