Pharmacy Technician II - Pharmacy - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists with pharmacy operations and medication distribution responsibilities, including use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. The position performs basic pharmacy technician and buyer procedures, supports pharmacists with medication distribution and admixture using proper aseptic techniques, and maintains required regulatory documentation and safe-handling practices. The technician may train new technicians and provide coverage in a specialized practice area based on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
Greater than one year and up to four years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and the objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
Perform general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
Identify and use appropriate resources and departments for customer service and patient care based on need, availability, and responsibility.
Operate equipment required for pharmacy procedures in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
Perform basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area in accordance with scientific principles, policies, and procedures.
Perform basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement, in accordance with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assist the Pharmacist with medication distribution duties, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of medications such as chemotherapy and tasks associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
Maintain USP 797 standards and other required regulatory documentation.
Follow safe-handling and proper-disposal requirements.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Participate in training new pharmacy technicians when needed.
Maintain expertise in and actively cover technician services in a specialized practice area, such as medication history acquisition, depending on department needs.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.