REGISTERED PHARMACY TECH I INPATIENT

Larkin Community Hospital; West Hollywood (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Behavioral Health Services in Hollywood, FL seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician I for inpatient support. You will work under supervision to prepare meds, manage inventory, and support pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and compliance, with responsibilities spanning label prep, dispensing, recalls, and CQI activities. Hospital experience and Florida RPT licensure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Florida RPT license in good standing.
• 2–3 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with label preparation and batch filling.
• Screen calls and troubleshoot inquiries to maintain workflow.
• Maintain inventory and reordering to prevent shortages.
• Fill medication orders and obtain pharmacist verification before delivery.
• Generate and prepare required pharmacy reports.
• Receive and store incoming pharmaceutical shipments with proper records.
• Participate in CQI activities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with storage, labeling, and distribution of investigational drugs.
• Support clinical pharmaceutical care and clarify dosage with pharmacists when needed.
• Ensure patient safety and minimize medication errors.
• Audit and act on medication recall reports as required.
• Remove expired stock and maintain Expired Medication Report.
• Assist in managing monthly Emergency kits.
• Maintain daily temperature logs for pharmacy and medication rooms.
• Keep the pharmacy clean, organized, and compliant.

Skills

Label preparation

Batch filling

Inventory management

Medication verification

Communication with staff

Quality improvement

Patient safety focus

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) in good standing with Florida Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Pyxis/medication dispensing software

Job description

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REGISTERED PHARMACY TECH I INPATIENT

Full-Time Technical Larkin Behavioral Health Services, Hollywood, FL, US

Full Time Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technician is essential healthcare professionals working under direct supervision of a Florida licensed pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient medication preparation and distribution. They operate in inpatient and outpatient settings, managing inventory, preparing compounded medications, operating automated dispensing systems, and processing prescriptions to support patient care and safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) in good standing with the Florida Board of Pharmacy is required

Preferred Qualifications:

2-3 years of hospital pharmacy experience

Job Knowledge:

• 1. Assists the Pharmacist with label preparation, batch filling, and visitor assistance.
• 2. Manages high-volume communication by screening coming calls and troubleshooting inquiries to ensure efficient workflow.
• 3. Inventory Management: Maintains optimal supply levels through proactive reordering and rigorous adherence to protocols for expunging expired medications. Identifies and alerts staff to low-stock high-alert medications to prevent shortages.
• 4. Accurately fills medication orders and secures required Pharmacist verification and signatures prior to delivery to hospital units and Pyxis
• 5. Generates and prepares specialized reports as required
• 6. Oversees the receipt and storage of incoming pharmaceutical shipments, ensuring all records comply with established tracking protocols.
• 7. Actively engages in departmental performance improvement initiatives and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• 8. Assist pharmacist with the storage, labeling, and distribution of investigational drug products.
• 9. Supports the delivery of pharmaceutical care by recognizing critical dosage variations or major discrepancies consulting with the Pharmacist for clinical clarification when necessary.
• 10. Executes all duties within a framework that prioritizes patient safety, minimizes medical errors, and upholds a high standard of quality care.
• 11. Audit and action medication recall reports to ensure patient safety.
• 12. Ensure the removal of expired stock and maintain the Pharmacy Expired Medication Report.
• 13. Assist the pharmacist to manage and maintain the Emergency kit(s) on monthly basis
• 14. Maintain daily temperature logs for the pharmacy and medication rooms to ensure integrity.
• 15. Ensures the pharmacy remains in a clean, organized, and compliant state.