Pharmacy Tech Full Time Varied

About the role

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight-loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs. The pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Accepting candidates interested in the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship program with Manatee Technical College: Registered Apprenticeship - Manatee Technical College.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications
• Maintain drug inventory and records
• Follow standard written procedures, guidelines, and state/federal regulations
• Do not perform duties reserved for registered pharmacists

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent (required)
• Associate's degree (preferred)
• State of Florida Pharmacy Technician license
• PTCB certification or obtain within 12 months
• Sterile Compounding Certification
• Minimum of 3 years hospital experience, with advanced training in sterile compounding

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet insurance
• More information available on the Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com