Pharm Licensed Registered Tech

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500160 Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URC 208 H

Compensation Range:

$23.52 - $32.92

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:

As a pharmacy technician completing all requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, in accordance with New York State Education Law, performs duties consistent with medication compounding. These responsibilities include assisting pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labelling, and dispensing of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Requirements for training and ongoing competency are consistent with NYS Education Law and USP standards. May also perform tasks unrelated to compounding to assist pharmacists in accordance with laws and regulations. When performing medication compounding tasks, a pharmacist shall not obtain assistance by more than two registered pharmacy technicians. (New York State Education Law Article 137-A). A minimum of 40% of shifts on average should be scheduled in compounding areas that include tasks requiring licensure as defined by NYS law or in a function determined by the Department of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities GENERAL PURPOSE: As a pharmacy technician completing all requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, in accordance with New York State Education Law, performs duties consistent with medication compounding. These responsibilities include assisting pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labelling, and dispensing of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Requirements for training and ongoing competency are consistent with NYS Education Law and USP standards. May also perform tasks unrelated to compounding to assist pharmacists in accordance with laws and regulations. When performing medication compounding tasks, a pharmacist shall not obtain assistance by more than two registered pharmacy technicians. (New York State Education Law Article 137-A). A minimum of 40% of shifts on average should be scheduled in compounding areas that include tasks requiring licensure as defined by NYS law or in a function determined by the Department of Pharmacy. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Use of Technology: - Appropriate use and maintenance of technology and equipment utilizing 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. Compounding Procedure and Process: - 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 demonstrate compliance with USP standards, including USP chapters (795), (797), (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. - Able to anticipate 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 rep