Pharmacy Technician II PRN Days

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Birmingham, AL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operational and distribution duties within the Pharmacy, utilizing Orlando Health software and hardware systems as needed. ALL benefits start on day one and the team emphasizes safety, accuracy, and patient care.

The role assists the Pharmacist with medication distribution, adheres to USP 797 standards, maintains compliance with policies, and participates in training for new technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.
• Greater than one year up to four (4) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities in Pharmacy Technician functions.
• Assists the Pharmacist in medication distribution and aseptic technique.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and compliant documentation.
• Maintains compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orlando Health software

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

Assists with operational and all distribution responsibilities as they are related to Pharmacy Technician functions including Orlando Health software and hardware systems

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department
• Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures
• Performs the basic buyer procedures including drug procurement required by the department and consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks / procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements
• Responsible for special project completion as assigned
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians if needed
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (eg. medication history acquisition) depending on the needs of the department
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Other Related Functions

• Attends in-services/meetings as required
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education
• Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience

• Greater than one year up to four (4) of experience as a pharmacy technician