Pharmacy Technician II Retail - Family Pharmacy
Health First
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
To be fully engaged in providing No Harm/ Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship, the Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:*
*Quality/No Harm: *
* Enters prescriptions accurately and sorts them based on method of delivery.
* Ensures that the correct medication is in the correct patient containers.
* Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
* Restocks medication dispensing areas.
* Attends pharmacy staff meetings and reads pertinent email communication.
* Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
* Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.
* Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality.
* Selects correct product and ensures that the correct amount of medication is dispensed.
* Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
* Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
*Customer Experience:*
* Assists in unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
* Generates prescription labels as required.
* Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
* Answers requests at the window.
* Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
* Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
* Maintains patient and Department/Hospital confidentiality.
*Stewardship: *
* Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
* Regularly monitors their assigned section to make sure that the inventory is under control.
*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*
* Computer skills to support distribution systems required.
* Pharmacy Technician Registration for the State of Florida or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required upon hire.
* Pharmacy technician certification by PTCB or ExCPT preferred.
* Hours may be long and irregular; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
* Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day.
* Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions, graduated containers of fluids, to count tabs, capsules.
* Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders, customers and those in which the position depends.
* Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
* Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time.
* Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day.
* May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40 lbs).
*ABOUT HEALTH FIRST*
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
**Job:** **Pharmacy*
**Organization:** **Holmes Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Pharmacy Technician II Retail - Family Pharmacy*
**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne*
**Requisition ID:** *077272*
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