Pharmacy Technician 2

Position Summary

Assists with operational and all distribution responsibilities as they are related to Pharmacy Technician functions including Orlando Health software and hardware systems. Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.  Have one year plus experience in the pharmacy and hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department
• Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures
• Performs the basic buyer procedures including drug procurement required by the department and consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks / procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements
• Responsible for special project completion as assigned
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians if needed
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (eg. medication history acquisition) depending on the needs of the department
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification Maintains current Phrmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience Greater than one year up to four (4) of experience as a pharmacy technician