Pharmacy Tech
About The Position
The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assists with dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control across drug classes, sterile product preparation and related equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. The role supports pharmaceutical dispensing for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position is per diem with a rotating shift. The technician fills and labels medication orders, maintains medication inventory and automated dispensing cabinets, prepares sterile products and complex IV admixtures, delivers medications to patient care areas, and responds to medication requests. All work must comply with applicable regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician credential required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of hospital experience preferred.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB preferred.
- Accredited training in sterile product preparation and IV admixture certification.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and promptly fill and label medication orders with the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity.
- Stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) accurately and promptly.
- Fill and refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and promptly.
- Repackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations, and maintain appropriate records.
- Respond appropriately to requests for STAT and routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock-out bulletins.
- Ensure medications are checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
- Stock medications in pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
- Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper medication storage.
- Deliver medications to patient care areas.
- Respond to medication requests and phone calls.
- Accurately prepare complex IV admixtures, including chemotherapy and biotherapy, in accordance with IV policies and procedures and USP <797> and USP <800>.
- Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
