Pharmacy Technician 1, Full Time, Days

Summary

Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists providing a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution, and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical related supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure.
• Troubleshoots problems related to the operation of automated drug distribution machines.
• Forwards concerns that cannot be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Prepares sterile products (add-a-vials, syringes, IV Admixtures, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral) following standard procedures and under the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Assures that all quality-related procedures are followed.
• Inputs information into the Hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
• For areas not served by point of care automated dispensing equipment, assures that required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy, and under the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Orders and receives medication inventory; rotates stock and checks expiration dates routinely.
• Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of medication assets.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assembles, tabulates, and analyzes quality improvement data when requested.
• Assists in reports and survey tabulation when requested.
• Performs monthly patient care center reviews, as assigned.
• Enters data into specialized computer systems.
• Attends appropriate orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge.
• Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors.
• Assures a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to it being dispensed.
• Consults with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as required by Florida Statutes, when making exceptions to a policy that would benefit the patient.
• Refers clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must meet and maintain current all unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma is required.
• Credentials:
• Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).