Registered Pharmacy Technician (Full Time, Flex Shift)
Job Summary
Supports Pharmacists with order processing, preparation of general and specialty medication (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac Preps) IV solutions, syringes, admixtures and/or non- IV doses.
Processes floor stock orders, maintains medication inventories, answers the phones, provides customer support, and removes outdated medications and medication deliveries for the Inpatient Pharmacy.
Minimum Job Requirements
* Registered in the State of Florida as a Pharmacy Technician- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* High School education or equivalent preferred.
* Graduate of an approved pharmacy certification course preferred.
* Three years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician preferred.
* Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
* Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
* General and specialty (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac IV) admixture preparation experience or trained for inpatient pharmacy preferred.
* Knowledge and skills in IV admixture and Unit Dose medication preparation for inpatient pharmacy or bulk dispensing for outpatient pharmacy preferred.
* Ability to comprehend and analyze information.
* Knowledge of percentage and basic math calculations.
* Ability to coordinate the sequence of a process.
* Ability to relate cooperatively, courteously, and constructively with patients, nursing personnel, coworkers, physicians, etc.
* Knowledge of Metric system of measurement.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills of medication preparation and dispensing for an outpatient pharmacy.
* Knowledge of generic and brand medication names.
* Able to communicate effectively with the public and internal customers.
* Able to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly stressful and changing situations, and to create a positive work environment.
Job Specific Duties
* Answers the phone according to departmental standards and directs calls as appropriate using excellent customer service.
* Prepares and delivers medications per hospital standards to the designated Nursing Units in a timely manner and picks up returned medications.
* Maintains active participation in Lean committee initiatives.
* Completes periodic area inspections in a timely manner, as assigned, for removal of outdated medications prior to expiration of medication.
* Receives daily shipments of medications from vendors and warehouse and accurately reports medication barcodes into designated computer system.
* Assists with stocking, maintaining, cleaning, and organizing the storage room.
* Prepares medications accurately and efficiently for individual patient use from stock and bulk supply.
* Accurately and efficiently prepares standardized doses of medication including unit dose and cassette fill for patient use.
* Prepares specific IV admixtures syringes and large volume IV medications accurately and efficiently using proper USP 797 aseptic technique.
* Accurately prepares Parenteral Nutrition (PN), Chemotherapy, OR and Cardiovascular Trays.
* Accurately weighs, counts, and measures medications, labels patient specific medications, and places the finished product in a suitable container for pharmacist che...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Miami, US-FL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Nicklaus Children's Health System
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- Reference: 26589
- Posted: 2024-05-04 10:24:23 -
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