Pharmacy Technician II

HCA Healthcare • Ocala, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists with the pharmacy’s daily routine in accordance with state and federal laws, Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards, and hospital and department policies and procedures. The role may require work at Ocala Regional Medical Center, West Marion Community Hospital, and/or free-standing emergency departments as needed.

The technician supports medication order fulfillment, medication preparation and dispensing, documentation, storage security, billing, and quality-related activities. The position also requires professional communication with department visitors and callers, completion of assigned work with minimal supervision, and completion of education and other activities needed to maintain competency.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician License.
• High school graduate or GED.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in filling physician orders according to established departmental priorities.
• Identify critical issues, prioritize workload, and communicate issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Greet people entering the department and provide attentive, professional service.
• Answer and route telephone calls, responding by the third ring, identifying the department and self, speaking clearly, and addressing callers by name when appropriate.
• Complete daily work assignments with minimal supervision or direction.
• Maintain required documentation logs accurately.
• Maintain medication storage and security throughout the organization in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform assigned quality control and performance improvement functions.
• Complete education requirements and other activities needed to maintain competency.
• Perform and document monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned.
• Perform basic billing functions and required calculations accurately.
• Compound and label medications and parenteral admixtures accurately and safely.
• Package and prepare pre-packaged and unit-dose medications for dispensing as assigned.
• Use aseptic techniques when preparing parenteral products.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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