Pharmacy Technician 2, JN Pharmacy, PD, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician II, where you'll play a vital role in patient care by ensuring the safe and effective distribution of medications. In this dynamic position, you'll work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, contributing to both sterile and non-sterile compounding processes. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining quality standards and supporting pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health while working alongside a dedicated team in a respected hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license required.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes automated drug distribution machines and troubleshoots issues.
• Assures adherence to sterile procedures and quality-related processes.

Skills

Sterile Compounding

Pharmaceutical Practices

Data Entry

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital Pharmacy Management System

Job description

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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

Note: Prior Hospital Experience and Sterile Compounding Experience Required

Summary

Pharmacy Technician 2 is under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists, performs a variety of complex tasks which require a great degree of skills and knowledge of technical pharmaceutical and practices, policies, and procedures of the pharmacy. Provides a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non- sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies including but not limited to ointments, powders, and suspensions. May assist in training, coaching and counseling Pharmacy Technician 1.

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. Performs substantially all sterile solution operations in a pharmacy which serves numerous units in the hospital. Assures adherence to sterile procedures, care of equipment, uses correct labeling materials and techniques required during sterilization procedures, schedules sterilization of bottles, and performance of standard assays on all completed solutions. Assures that all quality related procedures are followed. Inputs information into the Hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested. Determines whether pharmacy stock is at acceptable levels, and coordinates supply and demand for products with users. 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. May serve as preceptor to train, coach, and counsel Pharmacy Technician 1 so they are able to efficiently and effectively perform their duties. Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of the medication assets. Enters data into the computer system specialized to that activity. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 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). Specialty certification is preferred.

Unit Specific Credential

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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