PHARMACY TECH III CERTIFIED - INFUSION CENTER NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS
*STERILE COMPOUNDING AND/OR CHEMO EXPERIENCE HIGHLY PREFERRED*
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Benefits from Day One
· PTO from Day One
· Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
· Sign-on Bonus*
· Relocation Bonus*
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 1:00PM *Closed on weekends and holidays*
The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Kissimmee Infusion Center 1300 West Oak Street - Kissimmee, FL 34741
AdventHealth Kissimmee is an 83-bed community-focused hospital
Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
The team here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded to include a new medical office building, patient tower, and new main entrance
The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease
The role you’ll contribute:
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Pharmacy Operations
Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs
Maintains operational expertise and competency and actively provides coverage of at least two of the following:
Central/distributive pharmacy operations
Sterile compounding
Decentral/ Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operations
Controlled substance Handling
AND at least one of the following:
Hazardous Medication Sterile Compounding
Quality Assurance & USP required sampling
Technician Inventory Check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized)
Medication History
Supporting Clinical Services
Purchasing and Inventory Management
-OR-
Maintains knowledge of the following:
Central/Distributive Pharmacy
IV Room/Sterile compounding
Decentral/ Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operations
Controlled Substances handling
AND Performs primary job function as:
Medication History technician OR Inventory specialist
Participates in appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic health record system and be able to accurately interpret electronic records as needed
Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patientspecific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
Performs oral and injectable compounding, if applicable
Carries out special projects or assignments as directed by supervisor or manager
Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill.
Pharmacy Practice
Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications.
Prepares and delivers medication in an accurate, safe and timely manner
Clinical Pharmacy Services
Supports practice in all pharmacy areas and clinical services
Collaborates with other pharmacy staff
Collaborates with care providers and Pharmacists to optimize care and improve services
Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration
Presents to assigned areas on time and ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism
Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas
Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient
Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications
Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers)
Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's service standards of Own It, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Keep Me Safe.
Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship
Mentors new-staff and assists with training
Precepts and mentors pharmacy student rotations and actively engages in student learning experiences, if applicable
Supports pharmacy residency experiences, if applicable
Determines and finalizes competency
Demonstrates desire and aptitude for instructing, modeling, and coaching others
Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation
Supports and participates in medicationuse process improvements led by colleagues and peers
Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes
Professional Activities and Practice Advancements
Maintains a commitment to pharmacy practice by supporting improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practiceLeadership and Organizational Involvement
Participates in departmental meetings
Participates in departmental educational activities
Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical research projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers, if applicable
Participates in shared governance committee(s), if applicable
Maintains professional image
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
REQUIRED:
High School degree or equivalent
One year of hospital pharmacy experience (Retail or ambulatory experience acceptable for medication history function in lieu of hospital experience)
PTCB - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians
National Healthcareer Association
Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique-IV Cert Course
Registered Pharmacy Technician
PREFERRED:
Associates degree or technical degree in a related field or specific certification related to the position, preferably in a physical science, business or healthcareThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Pharmacy
Organization: AdventHealth Kissimmee
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24022956
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.