Pharmacy Technician II - PT - Evenings - $1,250 Sign on Bonus - MHM - Memorial Healthcare System
Miramar, FL
About the Job
Location:
Miramar, Florida
At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.
Summary:
-The registered and certified pharmacy technician II works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to provide distributive pharmacy services and support to the pharmacy department. Additionally, provides a high level of assistance in distribution, dispensing, and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
Assists with procurement of medications and supplies through various ordering platforms.
Assists with process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives.
Performs sterile compounding, including limited hazardous medications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Able to perform all activities per pharmacy technician scope of practice
Competent and skilled to perform all duties of Technician I.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT - ADC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, STERILE COMPOUNDING (NON-HAZARDOUS AND LIMITED HAZARDOUS)
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Other Information: Reference: Job Functions of a Technician I:-Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, unit dose systems, code carts, trays and kits.-Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.-Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.-Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations.-Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.-Process medication charges/credits when applicable.-Responsible for orienting and training new pharmacy technicians or students.-Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.-This list may not be all inclusive and subject to change
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Miramar, Florida
At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.
Summary:
-The registered and certified pharmacy technician II works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to provide distributive pharmacy services and support to the pharmacy department. Additionally, provides a high level of assistance in distribution, dispensing, and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
Assists with procurement of medications and supplies through various ordering platforms.
Assists with process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives.
Performs sterile compounding, including limited hazardous medications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Able to perform all activities per pharmacy technician scope of practice
Competent and skilled to perform all duties of Technician I.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT - ADC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, STERILE COMPOUNDING (NON-HAZARDOUS AND LIMITED HAZARDOUS)
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Other Information: Reference: Job Functions of a Technician I:-Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, unit dose systems, code carts, trays and kits.-Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.-Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.-Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations.-Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.-Process medication charges/credits when applicable.-Responsible for orienting and training new pharmacy technicians or students.-Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.-This list may not be all inclusive and subject to change
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 60%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 60%
- Taste Discrimination = 40%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
- Asbestos = 40%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
- Dust = 80%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
- Hazardous Medication = 80% <
Source : Memorial Healthcare System
