L1 Pharm Tech - Central

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

11h

About The Position

This position performs technical and clerical duties within the inpatient pharmacy distribution system to support comprehensive pharmaceutical services for UF Health patients. Duties include coordinating pharmacy repackaging and compounding; managing Central Pharmacy medication and supply inventory; preparing and distributing medications to patient care areas and automated dispensing cabinets; and supporting regulatory compliance and the safe distribution of medications. Pharmacy Technician Level 1 competencies must be completed and successfully assessed within six months of the start date and at annual evaluations thereafter.

Employees must be accessible by telephone as a condition of employment in the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital and must provide and maintain a valid telephone number with the department Staff Assistant. Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of all Pharmacy Technician Level 1 competencies, including new-hire competencies, and departmental competencies with a score of at least 85%.
• Ability to lift 30 or more pounds.
• Ability to operate a calculator, telecommunication equipment, and computer workstations.
• Ability to properly use compounding and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of medications, including brand and generic names.
• Baseline math competency and ability to perform calculations accurately to prepare medication doses.
• Knowledge of and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster a customer-oriented, hospitable environment and facilitate communication within and across departments.
• Ability to complete work safely, accurately, and on time.
• Ability to triage work appropriately.
• Registration with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensure as a Pharmacist Intern before the first day of employment.
• Must be accessible by telephone and provide and maintain a valid telephone number with the department Staff Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital or community pharmacy experience.
• Experience with non-sterile compounding and USP 795 requirements.
• Experience with medication repackaging.
• Inventory management skills, including experience with automation such as carousels and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Completion of Military Hospital Core school and/or Field Medical Service school.
• One year (24 credit hours) of college-level study including successful completion of Algebra, Chemistry, and Biology.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clerical duties within the inpatient pharmacy distribution system.
• Coordinate pharmacy repackaging and compounding.
• Manage Central Pharmacy inventory, including medications and supplies.
• Prepare and distribute medications to patient care areas and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Support regulatory compliance and safe medication distribution.
• Complete and successfully pass Pharmacy Technician Level 1 competencies within six months of starting and at annual evaluations thereafter.
• Maintain a valid telephone number with the department Staff Assistant and be accessible by telephone for hospital needs or emergencies.
• Once competency is established, demonstrate the ability to train others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED