Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy-Staffing

Lakeland Regional Health-Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active employee benefits

Accrues time off

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health in Central Florida is seeking a Resource Pharmacy Tech (Certified) to support medication delivery and automation systems under a pharmacist's supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, SOP compliance, and effective communication with care teams.

Responsibilities include operating automation, replenishing cabinets, performing maintenance, delivering meds and IV solutions, handling billing tasks, answering questions from staff, maintaining inventory, and staying current

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician registration required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all pharmacy automation systems per SOP.
• Accurately replenish Automated Drug Dispensing Cabinets.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy equipment.
• Deliver medications and IV solutions to nursing units timely.
• Handle medication billing/crediting, code boxes and refills.
• Answer questions from LRH staff regarding storage, location, and MedSelect usage.
• Maintain inventory free from expired products and conduct floor inspections.
• Stay current with LRH mandatory education and state/national licensure.

Skills

Math proficiency

Basic computer skills

Workflow adaptability

Team flexibility

Education

High School or Equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Talyst

Ospac

Cerner

QS1

Fluidose

MedSelect

Job description

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 56.00

Shift: Weekdays with Rotating Weekends

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $18.35 Mid $21.10

Position Summary

Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following the standard operating procedures (SOP) for all aspects of medication delivery, storage, and utilization of all pharmacy automation systems. Within their scope of licensure, communicates with integrity and courtesy through phone or in person with all disciplines reporting patient needs.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.


• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.


• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.


• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.


• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.


• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Resource Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

• Operates all pharmacy automation systems, in accordance with the SOP, including but not limited to: Talyst, Ospac, Cerner, QS1, Fluidose, and MedSelect.


• Accurately replenishes Automated Drug Dispensing Cabinets.


• Performs scheduled maintenance and cleaning functions to assure proper performance of pharmacy equipment.


• Delivers stats, medications and I.V. solutions to assigned nursing units, within the time defined by LRH policy.


• Performs medication billing/crediting functions, code boxes, prepacking, and refills.


• Within scope of practice allowed under Pharmacy Practice Law, answers all questions that arise from LRH employees regarding medication storage, delivery location, and MedSelect.


• Refers questions outside of scope to a pharmacist.


• Maintains pharmacy inventories which are free from expired products, and completes required floor inspections, and Talyst counts by assigned times.


• Remains current with all LRH mandatory annual education, state registration, and national certification.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Ability to read, calculate basic math, recognize medication names.


• Knowledge of basic computer application.


• Adjust workflow with increasing workload,


• Be flexible and be willing to change responsibilities when team leader assigns.

Essential:

Qualifications & Experience

• High School or Equivalent

Essential:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician


• Registered Pharmacy Technician

Other Information

Experience Preferred:

Hospital pharmacy experience