Pharmacy Technician 1, Full Time

Miami, FL – Full-Time

About the role

Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists, providing a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution, and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical-related supplies.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure established by policy.
• Troubleshoots problems related to the operation of the automated drug distribution machines; forwards concerns that cannot be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Prepares sterile products (add-a-vials, syringes, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral) following standard procedures established by policy and under the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Assures that all quality-related procedures are followed.
• Inputs information into the hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
• For areas not served by point-of-care automated dispensing equipment, assures that required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy and under the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Orders and receives medication inventory; rotates stock and checks expiration dates routinely.
• Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of medication assets.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assembles, tabulates, and analyzes quality improvement data when requested.
• Assists in reports and survey tabulation when requested.
• Performs monthly patient care center reviews, as assigned, and enters data into the computer system specialized to that activity.
• Attends appropriate orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge.
• Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc.
• Assures a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to it being dispensed.
• Consults with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as required by Florida Statutes when making exceptions to a policy that would benefit the patient.
• Refers clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required.
• Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).
• Must meet and maintain current all unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Skills

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.