L2 Pharm Tech - IV

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking an IV Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding and distribution within the inpatient setting. You will prepare CSPs using laminar airflow workbenches or BSCs and help manage medications and supplies for patient care units.

The role requires completion of relevant competencies within six months of start and ongoing evaluation. Prior aseptic technique experience is preferred, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for hospital or community pharmacy experience or related training.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile compounding is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic dosages and calculations accurately.
• Familiarity with state/federal pharmacy laws is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clerical duties within inpatient pharmacy distribution.
• Prepare sterile products using aseptic technique per USP 797.
• Distribute medications to patient care units and automate dispensing cabinets.
• Manage medication and supply inventory and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate safety, accuracy, and timeliness in completing tasks.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile compounding

USP 797 knowledge

Medication dosing calculations

Customer service focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for performing technical and clerical duties within the inpatient pharmacy distribution system. The IV Pharmacy Technician is responsible for sterile compounding using the principles of aseptic technique. Compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are prepared in compliance with USP 797 utilizing laminar airflow workbenches and/or biological safety cabinets. Tasks include medication and supply inventory management, medication preparation, medication distribution to patient care units and automated dispensing cabinets, regulatory compliance and other tasks necessary to support safe medication distribution. Competencies required for Pharmacy Technician Level 1 must be successfully completed within 6 months of start date and at annual evaluations thereafter.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1. EDUCATION:
  • a. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
  • a. At least one of the following qualifications is preferred:
    • i. One year of hospital or community pharmacy experience
    • ii. Experience with aseptic technique, sterile compounding, and USP 797 requirements
    • iii. Completion of Military Hospital Core school and/or Field Medical Service school
    • iv. One year (24 credit hours) of college level study which must include successful completion of the following subjects: Algebra, Chemistry, Biology
• 3. JOB KNOWLEDGE/CHARACTERISTICS:
  • a. Successful completion of all competencies required for the Pharmacy Technician Level 1 position, including all new hire competencies. Successful completion of departmental competencies defined as score of at least 85%.
  • b. Demonstrate ability to lift 30+ pounds
  • c. Demonstrate ability to operate calculator, telecommunication equipment, and computer workstation
  • d. Successful completion of aseptic technique assessment and other required IV competencies
  • e. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of compounding sterile products (including hazardous agents)
  • f. Demonstrate a knowledge of medications including brand and generic names
  • g. Maintain baseline math competency; perform necessary calculations to accurately prepare medication dosesh.
  • h. Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulatory standards
  • i. Foster a customer oriented and hospitable work environment. Facilitate communication within and across departments.
  • j. Demonstrate safety, accuracy, and timeliness when completing work
  • k. Demonstrate ability to triage work appropriately

As a condition of employment within the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital all employees must be accessible by telephone. This requires each employee to provide and maintain a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant, in order for the department to reach them in the event of hospital need and/or emergency.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensed Pharmacist Intern prior to their first day of employment.