Pharmacy Technician IV/Cert

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital-wide unit dose distribution and IV admixture program. Under supervision, you perform technical and clerical duties, maintain confidential records, and support pharmacy operations across patient care areas.

The role requires a Florida-approved technician training program, a CPhT credential, FLBOP registration, and at least 3 years of pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved pharmacy technician training program and at least 18 years of age.
• Three(3) years of pharmacy experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). FLBOP registration in accordance with Florida Statutes, Title XXXII (Regulations of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 465 (Pharmacy), Section 014 (Pharmacy Technician).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical and clerical duties for hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program.
• Maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system.
• Prepare intravenous medications (IV), fill automated dispensing systems with unit dose medications, procure and fill requests for pharmaceutical supplies, deliver supplies to patient care areas, and manage pharmacy automation.
• Engage in specialized departmental activities such as documenting medication histories, chemotherapy IV compounding, preparing sterile IV medications, inventorying narcotics, or maintaining pharmacy inventory.
• Assist in training/educating lower-level pharmacy technicians.
• Direct supervision by a pharmacist who provides specific instructions and reviews the technician’s work.

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Florida Board of Pharmacy (FLBOP) approved pharmacy technician training program

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from PTCB or NHA

FLBOP registration

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director/Pharmacy, Supervisor/Pharmacy, or a Pharmacist, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system and the intravenous admixture program. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing intravenous medications (IV) (e.g., chemotherapeutic preparations, hyper alimentations, and antibiotics), filling automated medication dispensing systems with a supply of unit dose medications, procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies, delivering supplies to patient care areas, and managing pharmacy automation. Engages in specialized departmental activities (e.g., documenting medication histories, chemotherapy IV compounding, preparing sterile IV medications, inventorying narcotics, or maintaining pharmacy inventory). Assists in training/educating lower-level pharmacy technicians. Direct Supervision. A pharmacist gives specific instructions on all assignments. A pharmacist reviews the technician’s work for completeness and accuracy, or the technician performs tasks with inherent checks built into the nature of the work.

Reports:

Director/Pharmacy, Supervisor/Pharmacy, or Pharmacist

Supervises:

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of a Florida Board of Pharmacy (FLBOP) approved pharmacy technician training program and at least 18 years of age.

Required Experience: Three(3) years of pharmacy experience. Required Certification/License/Registry: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). FLBOP registration in accordance with Florida Statutes, Title XXXII (Regulations of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 465 (Pharmacy), Section 014 (Pharmacy Technician).

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.