Pharmacy Technician​/Per diem​/Shift​/Pharmacy​/Jackson West Medical Center

Pharmacy Technician 1 / Per diem / Flexible Shift / Pharmacy / Jackson West Medical Center

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Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists providing assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical related supplies.

• Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following standard procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems related to the operation of the automated drug distribution machines.
• Forwards concerns that cannot be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Prepares sterile products (add-a-vials, syringes, IV Admixtures, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral) following standard procedures and under supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Assures all quality related procedures are followed.
• Inputs information into the Hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
• Ensures required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures where no point‑of‑care automated dispensing equipment is available.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding and prepackaging under pharmacy policy and supervision.
• Orders and receives medication inventory; rotates stock and checks expiration dates routinely.
• Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of medication assets.
• Maintains assigned area neat, clean, orderly.
• Assembles, tabulates, and analyzes quality improvement data when requested.
• Assists in reports and survey tabulation when requested.
• Performs monthly patient care center reviews as assigned.
• Enters data into the specialized computer system as needed.
• Attends orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency.
• Participates in required educational programs including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age‑related special needs behaviors, etc.
• Ensures a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to dispensing.
• Consults with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as per Florida Statutes when making exceptions.
• Refers clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure; understand and follow instructions; knowledge of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current unit specific and organizational competencies, certifications/licensures.

Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).

• Job function requires extended standing or walking.
• Must carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Can lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices.
• Requires frequent visual acuity for extended computer use.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee.

• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• Interaction with diverse population: team members, providers, patients, insurers, public.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X‑ray, chemicals.
• Must wear PPE when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.