Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - MRH O/P Pharmacy

Memorial Healthcare System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a per diem Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Department under pharmacist supervision. You will assist with distributive services, dispensing, and non-sterile compounding in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, assisting with training, operating automated dispensing systems, handling medication charges, and providing quality customer service to patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) license in Florida is required.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies.
• Repackages bulk medications.
• Assists with orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians and students.
• Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and equipment.
• Processes medication charges/credits when applicable.
• Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.
• Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous medications.
• Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) license - State of Florida

Job description

Location

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary

The per diem Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of licensed Pharmacists to provide distributive pharmacy services and support to the Pharmacy Department. Additionally, provides a high level of assistance in distribution, dispensing, and compounding of non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.
• Repackages bulk medications.
• Responsible for assisting with orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians and students.
• Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, code carts, trays and kits.
• Processes medication charges/credits when applicable.
• Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.
• Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous medications and cross trains in more advance functions when deem appropriate.
• Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations and within the pharmacy technician scope of practice.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT - ADC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, STERILE COMPOUNDING (NON-HAZARDOUS AND LIMITED HAZARDOUS)

Education and Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department.

Required Work Experience: Experience preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 40%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 40%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 100%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 60%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 60%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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