Melbourne, FL, 32919, USA
2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician II Retail - Family Pharmacy
*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 * Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.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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