Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

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Job Location:

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 208 H

Compensation Range:

$24.22 - $31.49

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 Purpose:

Assists pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintains all requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, in accordance with New York State Education Law, and performs duties consistent with medication compounding. Identifies problems and provides basic troubleshooting skills to maintain operation of technology to ensure the highest level of safety. Participates in and reinforces environmental monitoring and compliance required by USP standards.

Essential Functions:

• Uses and maintains technology and equipment utilized in compounding processes, including workflow devices, robotics, and computer software. Identifies problems and provides basic troubleshooting skills to maintain operation of technology to ensure the highest level of safety in the compounding process. Maintains understanding of eRecord functions, including accessing rate information to provide calculations for required volume production. Effectively utilizes information resources related to compounding processes, including master formulations, compounding records, etc.
• Demonstrates competency selecting appropriate products or devices for compounding processes. Familiar with and follows all departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to compounding processes. Follows processes that comply with USP standards, including USP chapters 795, 797, and 800, including but not limited to, assigning appropriate Beyond Use Date (BUD), storage of medications including hazardous medications, proper garbing procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), proper aseptic technique and processes, cleaning and disinfecting, etc. Utilizes specialized compounding technique related to specific medication preparation requirements. Anticipates patient compounding needs based on orders or information provided to the compounding area. Understands and follows required procedures for storage and disposal of controlled substances, pharmaceutical waste, blood/plasma containing products and hazardous materials. Identifies and reports any safety concerns in the compounding processes to pharmacists and/or supervisor as appropriate. Implements plans related to reduction of waste within the compounding area(s). Understands and follows quarantine and sterility testing procedures as defined in USP standards for compounded medications and extended BUDs.
• Completes other assigned tasks appropriate for certified pharmacy technicians, including but not limited to, medication order fulfillment, restocking areas, re-packaging of medications, answering and triaging telephone calls, medications delivery, and use of other technology integrated into the medication use system.
• Participates in and reinforces environmental monitoring and compliance required by USP standards. Demonstrates appropriate infection prevention processes and techniques. Demonstrates and implements mitigating strategies related to protecting oneself and environment in handling medications, including hazardous medications. Understands and maintains USP and Joint Commission compliance related to compounding oversight and quality standards.
• Completes and comprehends all assigned educational materials specific to compounding, including ASHP training videos on Aseptic Technique, Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs and Non-Sterile Compounding (if applicable). Completes comprehensive Technician Training and Competency Assessment Tool which includes verbal review, assigned reading material, observation/demonstration, verbal and written testing. Successful completion and evidence of compliance for all aseptic skills tests required, including periodic recertification. Successful completion and passing score for required written compounding exam, including re-examination assignments. Complete technology re-assessment and recertification as required. Other ongoing training/competency as assigned, including non-compounding technician duties as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

High School diploma required

3 years of experience preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Completion of all departmental required education for compounding services preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Be of good moral character, including application of ICARE values required

Licenses and Certifications

Completed ASHP accredited training program or equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician upon hire required

Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (Currently PTCB) and maintain ongoing education requirements upon hire required

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