Melbourne, FL, 32919, USA
81 days ago
Pharmacy Technician II - Pharmacy
*POSITION SUMMARY:* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* *Quality/No Harm:* * Fills physician orders, medication carts, or stock requisitions accurately. * Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile products accurately. * Replenishes medications in Pyxis units. * Delivers medication and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas per established delivery. * Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date. * Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas. * Attends pharmacy staff meetings and reads pertinent email communication. * Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned. * Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements. * Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality. * Maintains Technician Registration. * Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs. * Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required. * Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations. * Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned. * Maintains bar-code database; packages bar code medications. * Completes patient Medication Reconciliations accurately and efficiently. *Stewardship:* * Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately. * Ensures supplies and pharmacy stock are used appropriately to limit waste. * Identify opportunities to reduce waste and provide cost savings. *Customer Experience:* * Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds. * Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations. * Generates labels as required. * Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. * Answers requests at the window and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested. * Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. * Demonstrates good oral and written communication. * Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. * Maintains patient and Department/Hospital confidentiality. *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* * Current State of Florida Registration Pharmacy Technician registration or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required. * National pharmacy technician certification by the PTCB or ExCPT preferred. * IV admixture experience preferred. * Computer skills to support distribution systems required. * Availability to work long and irregular hours; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day. * Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions, graduated containers of fluids, to count tabs, capsules. * Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders, customers and those in which the position depends. * Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. * Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time. * Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, and stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day. * May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40 lbs.). *MENTAL DEMANDS:* * Ability to work independently. * Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, works well with others, friendly, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness. * Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress. * Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and are able to make quick accurate decisions. * Ability to evaluate medical literature. **Job:** **Pharmacy* **Organization:** **Holmes Regional Medical Center* **Title:** *Pharmacy Technician II - Pharmacy* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne* **Requisition ID:** *073772*
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email