Pharmacy Assistant - Inpatient (High School Students)

1w1 week ago

University of Rochester

US · Part-time · $34,000 – $44,000

About this role

Assists pharmacy staff with general duties and provides support to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists at University of Rochester. Maintains and replenishes inventory of medications and supplies. Responsible for general cleaning and tidying of the main pharmacy area.

Organizes and sends medications excluding controlled substances to patient care units using the pneumatic tube delivery system. Ensures timely delivery to correct locations after pharmacist verification. Hand delivers medications needed STAT or unsuitable for tube system.

Returns inventory from patient care units checking expiration dates and label matches. Assists with triaging general phone calls and forwards to pharmacists or technicians as needed. Answers inquiries not requiring specialized knowledge.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Tidies main pharmacy for efficient work environment. Offers ideas for increased process efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic understanding of computers and data entry required
Excellent customer service and communication skills required
Excellent attention to detail required
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Responsibilities

Organize and send medications to patient care units utilizing the pneumatic tube delivery system
Hand deliver medications to patient care units as requested including STAT or stability-concerned items
Maintain and replenish inventory of medications and supplies in the main pharmacy area
Return inventory to stock from patient care units ensuring expiration dates and labels match
Assist pharmacy staff with triaging general phone calls and forward to appropriate individuals
Answer phone or other general inquiries not requiring pharmacist or technician
Provide proper service recovery communications and actions as needed
Tidy and organize main pharmacy area and offer ideas for process efficiency