Pharmacy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists Pharmacist in a community pharmacy in the preparation, computer entry, and dispensing of medication.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Florida Board of Pharmacy Registration
• Active Pharmacy Technician Licensure (National)
• Active BLS
• One to three months pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy
• Basic Math skills
• Computer literacy
• Filing skills
• Understanding of use of pharmacy equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives
• Cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan
• Affirm compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you
• Adhere to CFHC quality policies and participate actively in quality improvement process activities
• Follows safety and OSHA requirements
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets, and type labels for bottles
• Receive and store incoming supplies
• Clean equipment and glassware according to prescribed methods
• File invoices and hard copy prescriptions
• Assist in the preparation of third party billing
• Participate in drug review and drug product selection
• Maintain proper and safe drug storage and maintain accurate inventory and sales records
• Treat patients, staff, and visitors with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines
• Report as needed to Pharmacy Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CCO or CEO)
• Make recommendations to the Pharmacy Director regarding the purchase of pharmacy supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service meetings and continuing education programs
• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Pharmacy director, CCO or CEO

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: PSLF – 10-year commitment, 120 loan payments and at the end of the commitment, the remaining loan is forgiven
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance equivalent to 1x your annual salary
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available
• Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 4.4 weeks per year pro-rated
• Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)
• Paid Birthday Holiday
• CME Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan after 1 year of service (w/matching contributions)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking
• Independently mobile
• Working under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift weight equivalent to that required when repositioning equipment and lifting supplies
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites and work shifts
• Environmentally exposed to a variety of contagious diseases and other patient related conditions