Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Port Saint Lucie, FL

17d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assists with dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control for all drug classes, sterile product preparation and related equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. The role performs technical duties supporting pharmaceutical dispensing for neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license (required).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of hospital experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB.
• Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV admixture certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly fill and label medication orders with the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity.
• Accurately and promptly stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs).
• 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 STAT and routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock-out bulletins.
• Ensure all 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.
• Prepare complex IV admixtures, including chemotherapy and biotherapy, accurately and in accordance with IV policies and procedures (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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED