Registered Pharmacy Tech (Per Diem, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with order processing and preparation of general and specialty medications, including chemotherapy, TPN, and cardiac IV admixtures for inpatient care.

You will maintain inventories, assist with phone inquiries, and ensure accurate unit-dose and bulk dispensing while upholding hospital standards and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an approved pharmacy certification course preferred.
• Three years of hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• General and specialty (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac IV) admixture preparation experience or trained for inpatient pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of the Metric system of measurement.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of medication preparation and dispensing for an outpatient/inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of generic and brand medication names.
• Able to communicate effectively with the public and internal customers.
• Able to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone according to departmental standards and directs calls as appropriate using excellent customer service.
• Prepares and delivers medications per hospital standards to the designated Nursing Units in a timely manner and picks up returned medications.
• Maintains active participation in Lean committee initiatives.
• Completes periodic area inspections in a timely manner, as assigned, for removal of outdated medications prior to expiration of medication.
• Receives daily shipments of medications from vendors and warehouse and accurately reports medication barcodes into designated computer system.
• Assists with stocking, maintaining, cleaning, and organizing the storage room.
• Prepares medications accurately and efficiently for individual patient use from stock and bulk supply.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares standardized doses of medication including unit dose and cassette fill for patient use.
• Prepares specific IV admixtures syringes and large volume IV medications accurately and efficiently using proper USP 797 aseptic technique.
• Accurately weighs, counts, and measures medications, labels patient specific medications, and places the finished product in a suitable container for pharmacist check.
• Responsible for responding to equipment alerts, maintaining the automated dispensing machines, and other routine equipment in the Pharmacy and hospital.

Skills

English fluency

Math skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reading/writing

Professional communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Pharmacy technician certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Supports Pharmacists with order processing, preparation of general and specialty medication (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac Preps) IV solutions, syringes, admixtures and/or non- IV doses. Processes floor stock orders, maintains medication inventories, answers the phones, provides customer support, and removes outdated medications and medication deliveries for the Inpatient Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Registered in the State of Florida as a Pharmacy Technician- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Registered in the State of Florida as a Pharmacy Technician- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an approved pharmacy certification course preferred.
• Three years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• General and specialty (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac IV) admixture preparation experience or trained for inpatient pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in IV admixture and Unit Dose medication preparation for inpatient pharmacy or bulk dispensing for outpatient pharmacy preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze information.
• Knowledge of percentage and basic math calculations.
• Ability to coordinate the sequence of a process.
• Ability to relate cooperatively, courteously, and constructively with patients, nursing personnel, coworkers, physicians, etc.
• Knowledge of Metric system of measurement.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of medication preparation and dispensing for an outpatient pharmacy.
• Knowledge of generic and brand medication names.
• Able to communicate effective with the public and internal customers.
• Able to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly stressful and changing situations, and to create a positive work environment.

Job Specific Duties

• Answers the phone according to departmental standards and directs calls as appropriate using excellent customer service.
• Prepares and delivers medications per hospital standards to the designated Nursing Units in a timely manner and picks up returned medications.
• Maintains active participation in Lean committee initiatives.
• Completes periodic area inspections in a timely manner, as assigned, for removal of outdated medications prior to expiration of medication.
• Receives daily shipments of medications from vendors and warehouse and accurately reports medication barcodes into designated computer system.
• Assists with stocking, maintaining, cleaning, and organizing the storage room.
• Prepares medications accurately and efficiently for individual patient use from stock and bulk supply.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares standardized doses of medication including unit dose and cassette fill for patient use.
• Prepares specific IV admixtures syringes and large volume IV medications accurately and efficiently using proper USP 797 aseptic technique.
• Accurately prepares Parenteral Nutrition (PN), Chemotherapy, OR and Cardiovascular Trays.
• Accurately weighs, counts, and measures medications, labels patient specific medications, and places the finished product in a suitable container for pharmacist check.
• Responsible for responding to equipment alerts, maintaining the automated dispensing machines, and other routine equipment in the Pharmacy and hospital.

Job: Pharmacy