Retail Pharmacy Technician

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Department:

CC017304 Pharmacy Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description Summary:

Pharmacy Technician-Bedside Delivery Program

Position Responsibilities

• Performs daily cart exchanges.
• Addresses pharmacy telephones/window communication responding to inquires or request( note: phone etiquette) in a timely manner.
• Timely processes nursing messages from Epic in-basket.
• Process manual pick items as needed.
• Accurately and timely handles (ie:dispense tracking ), transport/deliver medications and supplies to appropriate areas (Hourly Rounds and as requested).
• Prepare automated dispensing cabinets restock batch for delivery.
• Reports out of stock to Pharmacist and or Buyer.
• Restock/ Pick up / delivery of crash cart trays as per policy.
• Follows Lunch and Dinner coverage schedules as posted.
• Dispense and return Narcotics from Controlled Substance Manager (CSM Vault).
• Accurately process medication returns and restocking to medication storage areas.
• Performs basic billing functions.
• Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned
• Accurately prepares cart fills in a timely manner as assigned
• Complies with ongoing process to monitor outdates/ shortages as per policy.
• Consistently follows Hospital Time and Attendance Policy
• Other Duties as assigned by Pharmacist/Leadership
• Utilizes aseptic technique in preparation of Parental compounding, Neonatal, IV Admixtures.
• Compounds chemotherapy preparation per established protocol.
• Compliant with USP 797 daily/monthly/annual requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, certifications etc.,) as assigned.
• Accurately follows proper procedures for storage segregation of TPN’s, neonatal TPN’s ,and Neonatal solutions and IV lipids.
• Accurately prepares pediatric medications as assigned.
• Accurately records and logs compounded item in Dispense Preparation workflow.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • Active Pharmacy Technician Registration/License or Pharmacy Intern License in the State of Florida required, National Certification (CPhT) preferred.

• Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Experience

  • Minimum at least one year hospital experience required.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: