Pharmacy Technician 1, JN Pharmacy, Per Diem, Variable Schedule

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 1 to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at their Miami location. This full-time role includes responsibilities for compounding, quality assurance, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, appropriate licensing, and some relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience required.
• Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license.
• CPHT certification or Pharmacist Intern license is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes drug distribution machines following established procedures.
• Compounds and prepares sterile products under pharmacist supervision.
• Assures quality procedures are followed for medication.

Skills

Ability to analyze

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Professional composure

Education

High School diploma

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Facility: Jackson North Medical Center - JN Pharmacy

Address: 160 NW 170th ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33169

Hours for shift: Variable Schedule (7:00am to 3:30pm, 12:30 pm to 9 pm or 3:00pm to 11:30pm)

Summary

Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists providing a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical related supplies.

Responsibilities

Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure established by policy. Troubleshoots for problems related to the operation of the automated drug distribution machines. Forwards concerns that can not be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner. Prepares sterile products (add-a-vials, syringes, IV Admixtures, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral) following standard procedures established by policy and under the supervision, and check of a licensed pharmacist. Assures that all quality related procedures are followed. Inputs information into the Hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested. For areas not served by point of care automated dispensing equipment, assures that required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures. Performs extemporaneously compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy, and under the supervision, and check of a licensed pharmacist. Orders and receives medication inventory; rotates stock and checks expiration dates routinely. Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of the medication assets. Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner. Assembles, tabulates and analyzes quality improvement data when requested. Assists in reports and survey tabulation when requested. Performs monthly patient care center reviews, as assigned. Enters data into the computer system specialized to that activity. Attends appropriate orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge. Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc. Assures a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to it being dispensed. Consults with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as required by Florida Statutes, when making exceptions to a policy that would benefit the patient. Refers clinical questions to a pharmacist. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

Credentials

Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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