Pharmacy Technician , Per Diem

Pharmacy Technician 2, Per Diem, 9:00pm to 7:30am

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Jackson North Medical Center

160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169

Per Diem, 9:00pm to 7:30am

Pharmacy Technician 2 is under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists, performs a variety of complex tasks which require a great degree of skills and knowledge of technical pharmaceutical and practice policies and procedures of the pharmacy. Provides a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non‑sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies including but not limited to ointments, powders, and suspensions.

May assist in training, coaching and Pharmacy Technician 1.

• Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure established by policy.
• Troubleshoots problems related to the operation of automated drug distribution machines.
• Performs substantially all sterile solution operations in a pharmacy which serves numerous units in the hospital.
• Assures adherence to sterile procedures, care of equipment, uses correct labeling materials and techniques required during sterilization procedures, schedules sterilization of bottles, and performs standard assays on all completed solutions.
• Assures that all quality related procedures are followed.
• Inputs information into the hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
• Determines whether pharmacy stock is at acceptable levels, and coordinates supply and demand for products with users.
• For areas not served by point of care automated dispensing equipment, assures that required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures.
• Performs extemporaneously compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy, and under the supervision, and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• May serve as preceptor to train, coach, and counsel Pharmacy Technician 1 so they are able to efficiently and effectively perform their duties.
• Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of the medication assets.
• Enters data into the computer system specialized to that activity.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

• Analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Use job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

• Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI). Specialty certification is preferred.

Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment.

May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X‑Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care