Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient/SMH - Full-time

Full Time   40 hours   Grade 089   Pharmacy SMH

UR Medicine Pharmacy is seeking Pharmacy Technicians and Technicians-in-Training for the Inpatient Pharmacy. This role is a great way to begin a career in healthcare with free, on-the-job, paid training available for qualified candidates.

The Inpatient Pharmacy provides services to patients in Strong Memorial Hospital. Because we are providing medication to patient care units across the hospital, the Inpatient Pharmacy runs a 24/7 operation, 365 days per year.

• The Inpatient Pharmacy is based out of Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester 14642 
• Current openings offer a Full-Time schedule of 40 hours per week
• Shifts are available on Days, Evenings or Overnights

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 a Certified or Licensed Pharmacy Technician!
• Please note that Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is required within 12 months of entering into position, if not already certified. 

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All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.81 Hourly

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.