Dispensing Pharmacy Tech

Fresenius Medical Care•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Performs general pharmacy technician duties and assists with counting and filling prescriptions. Contributes to quality pharmacy services for dialysis and other patients in accordance with state pharmacy regulations and Fresenius Medical Care policies and procedures. Under pharmacist guidance, assists with dispensing products, preparing prescriptions for packaging and distribution, processing patient and prescription information, and supporting inventory and shipping activities. May occasionally compound creams, ointments, and liquid oral products or perform IV sterile compounding.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
Must be registered or able to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the applicable state.
1–2 years of related experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Professional demeanor at all times.
Proficient with PCs.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of medical terminology and calculations is desirable.
Demonstrated skills or aptitude for learning sterile admixture/aseptic technique is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor the drug file in the software application and prepare prescriptions for packaging and distribution.
Retrieve, count, and obtain prescription drugs, devices, and related materials from stock.
Count and fill patient prescriptions based on orders.
Prepare prescription labels for dispensing containers and attach additional information and instructions when necessary.
Present final dispensed products to the Pharmacist for verification and final check.
Occasionally compound creams, ointments, and liquid oral products; may also perform IV sterile compounding.
Keep dispensing, compounding, and preparation bench areas clean and orderly; clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Assist with monthly inventory checks, review stock for recalls and expired medications, and notify the Inventory Coordinator or supervisor when stock is low.
May help maintain adequate inventory by ordering drugs, devices, and related materials according to established procedures.
Assist the shipping department with packaging, distribution, and tracking of patient orders.
Prepare and label stocked drugs, devices, and related materials for future dispensing.
Create and update patient health and demographic information in the computer system.
Obtain and enter patient, medical, or prescription order data into the patient information system.
Maintain an orderly filing system, as applicable.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform additional responsibilities that may focus on one or more departments or locations, as applicable.