Pharm Tech Auto & Informatics

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Pharmacy Services seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to apply informatics and technology to medications within the Health Information System. The role covers development, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of pharmacy automation software, and serving as the primary training resource for new users.

Key duties include performing trend analyses and database assessments to identify drug diversion, while ensuring strong communication and independent work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level study in pharmacy/health care preferred.
• Must meet all requirements of Pharmacy Technician Level 3; may require Florida Board registration or national certification within 90 days.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply informatics and technology to medication ordering, dispensing and administration within the Health Information System.
• Develop, implement, maintain, optimize and support pharmacy automation software and products.
• Provide training to new users and serve as a primary resource for drug-related system knowledge.
• Conduct trend analyses and database assessments to identify drug diversion indicators.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Independence

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

College study in pharmacy/health care

CPhT status or certification within 90 days

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database management

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the application of informatics and technology in connection to the ordering, dispensing, and administration of medications as it relates to the Health Information System. This includes development, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of pharmacy automation products and software. Serves as the primary training resource for new users on products and software. Performs trend analyses and database assessments in order to identify drug diversion activities in addition to serving as a primary drug diversion resource for nursing and pharmacy leadership. Special emphasis is placed on the specialist's ability to fully understand pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:A. EDUCATION:i. High school diploma or equivalent requiredii. College level study in pharmacy, health care field or basic sciences preferredB. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:i. Must meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 position.ii. In addition to I. one of the following requirements must be met for minimum training:1. Six months of UF Health Shands Pharmacy Technician experience and completion of all competencies2. Twelve months of pharmacy technician experienceiii. Formal presentation and/or teaching experience preferred.iv. Exceptional knowledge and/or aptitude may be considered in lieu of experienceC. JOB KNOWLEDGE/CHARACTERISTICS:i. Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy services/operations.ii. Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs preferrediii. Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers.iv. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.v. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and work independently without direct supervision.vi. Demonstrated ability to independently identify and resolve problems.vii. Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to effective working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally in pursuit of common goals.viii. Demonstrated ability to integrate education and service activities.

Additional Requirement

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 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 operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or University of Florida Health 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:1. 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.2. Must present proof of current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status upon employment or obtain national pharmacy technician certification within the first 90 days.