Pharmacy Technician
AdventHealth
Compensation
About the role
Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Schedule: Full Time Shift : Days Location : 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541 The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission) Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care) GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association) One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award) One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award) One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award) One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Womens Choice Award) Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog) Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog) US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020) America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades) Life style activities and community growth Close proximity to many of Floridas finest beaches An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks) Access to arts, culture and music Premium shopping outlets The role you'll contribute: Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Pharmacy Operations * Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs * Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of technician services provided by central pharmacy operations * Appropriately utilizes medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic medical records processes and accurately interprets records * Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patientspecific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products * Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill. Pharmacy Practice * Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications. * Prepares and delivers accurate, safe and timely medication * Supports and collaborates with the decentralized pharmacy staff and patient care providers to optimize care and improve services. Clinical Pharmacy Services * Supports practice in all pharmacy areas and clinical service. Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration * Presents to assigned areas on time and ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism * Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas * Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient * Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications * Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers) * Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts * Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's service standards of Own It, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Keep Me Safe. Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship * Mentors new-staff and assists with training * Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees and actively engaged in student learning experiences, if applicable. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: High School degree or equivalent. 1 year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience acceptable. Applicable State Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPT) OR Current, valid State Pharmacist Intern license if applicable to state. If applicable to facility: Sterile Compounding Certification. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Category: Pharmacy Organization: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1 - Day Req ID: 25042725 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. Apply Now Apply Now Internal Employees Apply Here Share With: share to facebook share to twitter share to linkedin share by email Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. 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Responsibilities
- Provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks
- Assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs
- Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests
- Prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check
- Delivers checked medications
- Returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas
- Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
- Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs
- Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of technician services provided by central pharmacy operations
- Appropriately utilizes medication automation, technology, and computer systems
- Maintains expertise in electronic medical records processes and accurately interprets records
- Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patientspecific medication doses
- Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
- Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department
- Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill
- Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications
- Prepares and delivers accurate, safe and timely medication
- Supports and collaborates with the decentralized pharmacy staff and patient care providers to optimize care and improve services
- Supports practice in all pharmacy areas and clinical service
- Presents to assigned areas on time and ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism
- Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas
- Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications
- Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers)
- Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
- Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's service standards of Own It, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Keep Me Safe
- Mentors new-staff and assists with training
- Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees and actively engaged in student learning experiences, if applicable
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- 1 year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience acceptable
- Applicable State Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPT) OR Current, valid State Pharmacist Intern license if applicable to state
- If applicable to facility: Sterile Compounding Certification
Benefits
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
About the Company
Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Job Details
Salary Range
$16 - $22/hourly
Location
Zephyrhills, Florida, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time
Original Posting
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