Pharmacy Technician - PRN Days

Kindred; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Florida seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the registered pharmacist in hospital pharmacy operations. You will assist with dispensing medications, prepare IV packs, manage supplies, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.

The role requires good math and science skills, fluent English, and reliable attendance. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred; a Pharmacy Technician license or certification is required where mandated.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and Pharmacy Technician licensure where required.
• 1+ years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Fluent English and strong communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications.
• Prepare IV packs and ensure proper labeling and documentation.
• Manage inventory, receive/store supplies, and enter data in computer systems.
• Ensure accuracy of medication orders and patient records; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Math & science

English fluency

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

PHRMTECH-R / Pharmacy Technician licensure

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions.
• Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Company Specific:
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA:
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality.
• Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
• Compliance:
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in ScionHealth’s Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self motivated, self directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills Good stress coping skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy required, where mandated by state law. Upon Hire (Required)

Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting (Preferred) And
• Combination of Education and Training in the basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills (Preferred)