Pharmacy Tech II

Tenet Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with dispensing, stocking ADCs, IV admixture, and incidentally supporting inpatient and outpatient care in a hospital setting.

The role involves preparing medications for neonate to geriatric patients, maintaining inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Per diem shifts offer flexibility within a hospital environment focused on patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician or Intern Licensee.
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB, and sterile products & IV admixture training.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity.
• 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 records.
• Respond to STAT orders and department requests while monitoring ADC stock levels.
• Ensure medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Stock medications in inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and respond to medication requests.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures following USP 797/800 policies and procedures (excluding chemotherapy).
• Comply with state/federal regulations and hospital policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Shift

Rotate

Job Type

Per Diem

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!