Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy-Staffing

Lakeland Regional Health; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,278 - 29,067; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, FL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Responsibilities include operating automation systems, replenishing cabinets, and delivering meds to nursing units.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs are essential. Required is a Florida Pharmacy Technician license; hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with potential for advancement and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Florida Pharmacy Technician licensure required by state.

Responsibilities

• Operates pharmacy automation systems following SOPs.
• Replenishes automated drug dispensing cabinets and delivers medications to units.
• Answers questions from LRH staff regarding medication storage and delivery.

Skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Other information:

Licenses Essential: State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Certifications Essential: Achievement of certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 1 year of hire.

Certifications Preferred: Experience Essential:

Experience Preferred:

Hospital pharmacy experience