Now Accepting Applications for a Pharmacy Technician

Central Florida Health Care, Inc.; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Lake Wales is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, Florida Board of Pharmacy Registration, and active BLS certification. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, maintaining inventory, and treating patients with respect. Successful candidates will contribute to the quality improvement process while adhering to safety and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Active BLS certification required.
• One to three months of pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies and safety requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Basic Math skills

Understanding of pharmacy equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Now Accepting Applications for a Pharmacy Technician

Location: Lake Wales, FL

Job Summary:

This position assists the Pharmacist in a community pharmacy in the preparation, computer entry, and dispensing of medication.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Florida Board of Pharmacy Registration
• Active BLS
• One to three months of pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy
• Basic Math skills
• Understanding of the use of pharmacy equipment

Responsibilities and Performance Expectations:

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives
• Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan
• Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you
• Adhere to CFHC quality policies and participate actively in quality improvement process activities
• Follow safety and OSHA requirements
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets, and type labels for bottles
• Receive and store incoming supplies
• Clean equipment and glassware according to prescribed methods
• File invoices and hard copy prescriptions
• Assist in the preparation of third-party billing
• Participate in drug review and drug product selection
• Maintain proper and safe drug storage and maintain accurate inventory and sales records
• Treat patients, staff, and visitors with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Report as needed to the Pharmacy Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings
• Make recommendations to the Pharmacy Director regarding the purchase of pharmacy supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these
• Enhance professional growth and development by attending in-service meetings and continuing education programs
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Pharmacy Director, CCO, or CEO

Physical Requirements:

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking
• Independently mobile
• Ability to lift weight equivalent to that required when repositioning equipment and lifting supplies
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites, and work shifts
• Environmentally exposed to a variety of contagious diseases and other patient-related conditions