Pharmacy Tech II

St. Mary's Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital team in Florida. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will assist in dispensing, inventory control, and IV admixture preparation to support patient care across neonate to geriatric populations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with regulations, and teamwork. Responsibilities include stocking ADCs, labeling medications, delivering to care areas, and responding to department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age. Preferred: Hospital experience.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician or Intern Licensee.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB preferred; sterile products preparation and IV admixture certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) promptly.
• 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 and USP).
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

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.

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Per Diem

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. It 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) promptly.
• 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 and USP).
• 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.

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