Pharmacy Technician- Per Diem- Shift Varies

Position Summary

Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions including Orlando Health software and hardware systems.

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
• Identifies and utilizes resources and departments for customer service and patient care based on need, availability, and responsibility of resources.
• Operates equipment required for pharmacy procedures consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs basic Pharmacy Technician procedures consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Performs buyer procedures including drug procurement consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to medication distribution including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Responsible for special project completion as assigned.
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians if needed.
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (e.g., medication history acquisition) depending on the needs of the department.
• Maintains reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience:
  
  Greater than one year up to four (4) of experience as a pharmacy technician.