Ocala, FL, 34478, USA
6 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - Benefits from Day One - Paid Days Off from Day One - Career Development - Whole Person Wellbeing Resources - Pet Insurance* **Our promise to you:** Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **Schedule:** _Full Time_ **Shift** : Nights _2:30pm -11pm EST_ **Location:** 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471 **The community you’ll be caring for:** _AdventHealth Ocala_ · Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center · Affordable cost of living · Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails) · Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments · Family friendly with many parks and recreations · Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota · Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years · AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited · Spectacular springs throughout the county **The role you’ll contribute:** Prepares and organizes pharmacy medications by name and dosage, as listed on patient orders. To provide safe and accurate medication services and to support all those involved in direct patient care. **The value you’ll bring to the team:** **PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** **Pharmacy Operations** Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in: · Standard work parameters · Operational programs · Delivery and compounding systems · Hospital computer systems · Medication ordering systems Maintains operational expertise in and actively provides coverage of the technician services provided by · Central Pharmacy · IV Room · Delivery · Controlled Substances Oversees appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems · Accurately interprets electronic records · Maintains expertise in Cerner processes Accurately oversees the management of medication inventories and the preparation and delivery of patientspecific medication doses · Manages medication delivery activities · Prepares accurate medication products for delivery · Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products · Performs oral and injectable product compounding **Pharmacy Practice** Facilitates medication safety practices · Identifies, mitigates, and reports potential medication errors such as lookalike sound-alike medications Maintains continuous learning and pharmacy practice development · Maintains personal continuing education plan including documentation of an annual selfevaluation and plan for self-development · Completes CE modules as part of Pharmacy Technician licensure renewal Provides patientcentered care services · Provides accurate, safe and timely medication therapy **Clinical Pharmacy Services** Supports practice in decentralized areas · Collaborates with other pharmacy staff · Collaborates with care providers and Pharmacists to optimize care and improve services **Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration** Presents to assigned areas on time, ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism · Adheres to lunch and break schedule Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas · Assures appropriate handoff between shifts and participates in Energizers/Meetings · Accepts any necessary work from preceding and does not leave excessive work for following shift Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient · Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications · Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers) · Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts **Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship** Mentors new-staff and assists with training Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees in areas of expertise · Actively engages in pharmacy technician student learning experiences Demonstrates desire and aptitude for teaching and competency of · The teaching roles: Instructing, Modeling, and Coaching · Teaching clinical problem solving · Evaluating experiential performance · Providing criteria-based feedback **Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation** Supports and participates in medicationuse process improvements led by colleagues and peers Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes **Professional Activities and Practice Advancements** Maintains a commitment to pharmacy practice via participation in pharmacy technician professional activities and practice advancement accomplishments. Supports improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice **Leadership and Organizational Involvement** Participates in departmental meetings (75% attendance as scheduled) Participates in departmental educational activities (100% completion) Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical research projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers Maintains professional image · Actively participates in a Departmental Practice Council(s) as requested **Schedule and Human Resources Management** Must meet work performance standards · Failure to meet performance standards may prevent tier advancement and can lead to positive discipline and a demotion Qualifications **The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:** **KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:** · Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problemsolving, and customer service skills · Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary · Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers · Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to work well without direct supervision · Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies · Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program issues · Ability to keep accurate and complete records · Knowledge of medical terminology · Ability to teach pharmacy technician students · Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation · Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques · Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English · Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office · Performs other duties as assigned **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:** · High school degree **_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:_** · Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a physical science, business or healthcare · One year of Contemporary hospital pharmacy experience **LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:** · Registered Pharmacy Technician in their respective state or within 90 days based on state requirement · If applicable to facility Sterile Compounding Certification **_LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:_** · Current certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or from the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Pharmacy **Organization:** AdventHealth Ocala **Schedule:** Full-time **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 24009148 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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