Specialty Pharmacy Technician
About the role
Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient care aligns with the pharmacy's philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures. Performs all necessary duties and tasks for the effective daily operations of department services and programs. Handles a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision and performs all job functions.
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications
- Ensures patient care aligns with the pharmacy's philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures
- Performs all necessary duties and tasks for the effective daily operations of department services and programs
- Handles a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision
- Performs all job functions
- Actively participates in outstanding customer service
- Maintains respectful relationships with all individuals
- Participates in leading the review and evaluation of medication safety practices and recommending process improvements
- Manages and implements medication safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
- Oversees adverse drug event reporting activities and evaluates significant medication variances
Requirements
- Competent in medical terminology, medication names and medication use
- Proficient with prescription-filling software and other computer skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to interact professionally with public and other medical staff
- Knowledge of compounding oral/topical medications
- Education: Associate's in physical science, business or healthcare related field preferred, High School Grad or Equiv required
- Work Experience: 3+ years pharmacy technician experience, in a retail pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, central fill or hospital setting required, 5+ years retail pharmacy experience preferred, Previous experience in a managed healthcare organization, medical insurance company, pharmacy benefit management or other healthcare related entity preferred, Prior experience processing and filling prescriptions preferred
Qualifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) required
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Medication names and use
- Prescription-filling software
- Computer skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional interaction with public and medical staff
- Compounding oral/topical medications
Benefits
Extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, whole person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, pet benefits, career development, and more.
Pay
$20.38 - $32.60 per hour
Schedule
Full time, Day shift, with possibility for some weekends
Location
Orlando, FL
Physical Requirements
View physical requirements here
Background Screening Requirement
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.