Meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Level 2.
Meet either 12 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician Level 2 experience with all required competencies completed, or 6 months of Shands Pharmacy Level 2 experience plus either two years of hospital pharmacy experience or three years of retail pharmacy experience.
Successfully complete the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB).
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and contribute to effective working relationships.
Know how to operate a typewriter, calculator, and computer workstation.
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations required to prepare medications.
Be accessible by telephone and provide a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant.
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.
Present proof of current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status upon employment or obtain national pharmacy technician certification within the first 90 days.
Responsibilities
Maintain inventory and control of controlled substances, issue and deliver these items, prepare and audit records, and serve as the primary resource for controlled-substance questions and requests.
Complete and successfully demonstrate Pharmacy Technician Level 3 competencies within six months of the start date and at each annual evaluation thereafter.
Overview
Responsible for maintaining inventory and control of controlled substances, issue and delivery of these items, record preparation and record auditing, and serving as the primary resource individual for questions/requests for controlled substances. Competencies required for Pharmacy Technician Level 3 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. Must meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Level 2.
2. In addition to #1 - one of the following requirements must be met for minimum training or minimum experience in lieu of training:
a. 12 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician Level 2 experience and completion of all required competencies
b. 6 months of Shands Pharmacy Level 2 experience and one of the following:
i. Two years hospital pharmacy experience
ii. Three years retail pharmacy experience.
3. Successfully complete the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB).
4. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
5. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to effective working relationships.
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.
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.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation::
Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
1. 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.
2. Must present proof of current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status upon employment or obtain national pharmacy technician certification within the first 90 days.