Must meet at least one of the listed training or experience qualifications: six months of Shands Pharmacy Technician Level 1 experience with all required competencies completed; completion of the Shands Hospital Technician Training Program; current enrollment in that program with the program director’s consent; completion of Military Hospital Core School and/or Field Service School; completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; completion of a college-based Pharmacy Technician Training Program; one year of hospital pharmacy technician experience; one year of retail pharmacy technician experience; one year of pharmaceutical inventory experience, including ordering from approved vendors to maintain adequate inventory based on demand; one year (24 credit hours) of science-based college study including successful completion of algebra; one year of experience transcribing or interpreting physician orders plus 12 credit hours of science-based college study including successful completion of algebra; or active status as a certified pharmacy technician with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Must know how to operate a typewriter, calculator, and computer workstation.
Must be able to perform the mathematical calculations required to prepare medications.
Must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or be a licensed Pharmacist Intern before the first day of employment.
Must provide the department Staff Assistant with a valid telephone number so the employee can be reached in the event of hospital need or emergency.
Responsibilities
Perform technical and clerical duties that do not require professional judgment in the inpatient pharmacy distribution system.
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to inpatients of Shands Hospital.
Complete and successfully pass assessment of Pharmacy Technician Level 1 competencies within six months of the start date and at each annual evaluation thereafter.
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
Desired Qualifications
Having multiple qualifications listed for minimum training or experience is preferred.
Knowledge of aseptic technique, experience with a Laminar Air Flow Hood, and knowledge of repackaging and compounding techniques are preferred.
Overview
Responsible for performing the technical and clerical duties not requiring professional judgment in the inpatient pharmacy distribution system. These duties are associated with providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services to inpatients of Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Competencies required for Pharmacy Technician Level 1 must be completed and successfully assessed within 6 months of start date and at annual evaluation thereafter. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education, Experience, and Training:
1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. One of the following requirements must be met for minimum training or minimum experience in lieu of training:
a. 6 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician Level 1 experience and completion of all required competencies.
b. Completion of Shands Hospital Technician Training Program.
c. Current enrollment in the Shands Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program, with the consent of the program director
d. Completion of Military Hospital Core School and/or completion of Field Service School
e. Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program
f. Completion of a college based Pharmacy Technician Training Program
g. One year hospital pharmacy technician experience
h. One year retail pharmacy technician experience
I. One year pharmaceutical inventory function experience - including proper ordering from approved vendors to ensure adequate inventory based upon demand as well as maintenance of a pharmacy inventory.
j. One year (24 credit hours) science based college level study, which must include successful completion of Algebra.
k. One year experience transcribing/interpreting physician orders plus 12 credit hours of science based college level study, which must include successful completion of algebra
l. Active Status as a certified pharmacy technician with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
3. Candidates presenting with multiple qualifications defined in section 2 are preferred.
4. Knowledge of aseptic technique, Laminar Air Flow Hood experience, and knowledge of repackaging and compounding techniques preferred.
Job Knowledge:
1. Must know how to operate typewriter, calculator, and computer workstation.
2. Must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations required to prepare medications.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile
a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensed Pharmacist Intern prior to their first day of employment.
Additional Requirement:
'As a condition of employment within the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital all employees must be accessible by telephone. This requires each employee to provide a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant, in order for the department to reach them in the event of hospital need and/or emergency'.