Pharmacy Technician 2, Full Time

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

About The Position

Pharmacy Technician 2 works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists and performs complex tasks requiring substantial technical pharmaceutical knowledge and skill, as well as familiarity with pharmacy practices, policies, and procedures. The role provides a high level of assistance with sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication distribution and dispensing, and handling pharmaceutical supplies such as ointments, powders, and suspensions. The technician may also train, coach, and counsel Pharmacy Technician 1.

Requirements

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
High school diploma required.
Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified, or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills and competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by the clinical area.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Replenishes automated drug distribution machines according to established procedures and troubleshoots operational problems.
Performs sterile solution operations for a pharmacy serving numerous hospital units.
Ensures sterile procedures are followed, equipment is cared for, correct labeling materials and techniques are used during sterilization, bottle sterilization is scheduled, and standard assays are performed on completed solutions.
Ensures quality-related procedures are followed.
Enters requested information into the hospital inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system.
Monitors pharmacy stock levels and coordinates product supply and demand with users.
Dispenses required medications and supplies according to established procedures in areas not served by point-of-care automated dispensing equipment.
Performs extemporaneous compounding and prepackaging under pharmacy policy and the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
May serve as a preceptor to train, coach, and counsel Pharmacy Technician 1.
Follows procedures to ensure the quality and security of medication assets and enters data into the computer system used for that activity.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.