L1 Pharm Tech, Decentral

Overview

Responsible for performing technical and clerical duties within the inpatient pharmacy distribution system that do not require professional judgment. These duties support comprehensive pharmaceutical services to inpatients of Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Competencies for Pharmacy Technician Level 1 must be completed and successfully assessed within 6 months of the start date and annually thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing technical and clerical duties in the inpatient pharmacy distribution system.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Typewriter
• Calculator
• Computer workstation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following must be met for minimum training or experience:
• 6 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician Level 1 experience and completion of all required competencies.
• Completion of the Shands Hospital Technician Training Program.
• Current enrollment in the Shands Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program, with the consent of the program director.
• Completion of Military Hospital Core School and/or completion of Field Service School.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Completion of a college-based Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• One year of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• One year of retail pharmacy technician experience.
• One year of pharmaceutical inventory function experience (including ordering from approved vendors to ensure adequate inventory based upon demand, and maintenance of pharmacy inventory).
• One year (24 credit hours) of science-based college-level study, which must include successful completion of Algebra.
• One year experience transcribing/interpreting physician orders plus 12 credit hours of science-based college-level study, which must include successful completion of Algebra.
• Active Status as a certified pharmacy technician with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
• Candidates presenting with multiple qualifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, Laminar Air Flow Hood experience, and knowledge of repackaging and compounding techniques are preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations required to prepare medications.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensed Pharmacist Intern prior to their first day of employment.

Additional Requirement

• All employees must be accessible by telephone and provide a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant for hospital needs and/or emergencies.