Position: Now Accepting Applications for a Pharmacy Technician
Location: Lake Wales, FL
Job Id: 2656
# of Openings: 1
POSITION 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 pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy.
- Basic Math skills
- Understanding of use of pharmacy equipment
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives
- 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 patient care or CFHC liability
- Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CCO or CEO)
- 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: (Subject to Change)
- 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