Pharmacy Tech I Part Time

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under a pharmacist, assisting in dispensing functions, purchasing, inventory control, sterile product preparation, and ADC maintenance for inpatient and outpatient services in West Palm Beach.

Responsibilities include accurately filling and labeling medications, stocking ADCs, preparing IV admixtures (non-chemo), delivering meds to patient care areas, and ensuring pharmacist checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician or Intern Licensee required.
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB.
• Preferred: IV Admixture Certification.

Responsibilities

• Fill and label medication orders accurately with correct strength, dosage form and quantity.
• Stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) promptly.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures (non-chemotherapy) per USP 797/800.
• Re-pack and label oral medications and maintain records.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and respond to medication requests.
• Ensure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Part Time

Up to $1,250 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including: purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions to all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner.
• Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately.
• Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records.
• Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins.
• Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
• Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP<797> and USP<800>).
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Required: Must be 18 years of age
• Preferred: Hospital experience

License:

• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician or Intern Licensee

Certifications:

• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB,
• Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification

About Us

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!