Pharmacy Technician - Full Time- Varied

Jupiter Medical Center; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center is seeking a Florida-registered Pharmacy Technician to support sterile and non-sterile compounding, distribution and dispensing of medications under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation and adherence to pharmacy policies in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will have a Florida license and preferably one year of hospital experience, with knowledge of automated dispensing technology and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Florida Registered Certification required.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automated dispensing/storage technology preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing, coordinating and implementing high quality pharmacy technician services.
• Adheres to policies regarding sterile compounding.
• Maintains record-keeping and training documentation.
• Inspects storage and labeling of medications and expired medications; completes inspection documentation.
• Promotes teamwork with pharmacists and technicians.
• Assists in budgeting and patient billing research.
• Attends educational seminars to maintain skills and competencies.
• Maintains professional appearance and a safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospital experience

Sterile compounding

Non-sterile compounding

Communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Florida Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Automated dispensing technology

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience / Qualifications

• Florida Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician license
• One year of Hospital experience preferred
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding experience preferred
• Knowledge of automated dispensing/storage technology preferred
• 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 situations with critical thinking and professional composure
• Ability to understand and follow instructions

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Tech 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

• Assists pharmacy managers or designee in designing, coordinating, and implementing high quality and cost-effective pharmacy technician services.
• Adheres to all policies and regulations regarding sterile compounding practice.
• Maintains necessary record-keeping and training documentation pertinent to areas of responsibility.
• Inspects assigned area(s) on a monthly basis for proper storage and labeling of medications and expired medications; completes necessary inspection documentation.
• Promotes sense of team effort together with pharmacists and technicians.
• Assists in identifying/researching problems and issues related to department budget and patient billing.
• Attends educational seminars/in-services to maintain or enhance skills and competencies.
• Adheres to pharmacy policies, procedures, and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching. Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry. Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.