Pharmacy Technician II - Scripts Pharmacy, DPH

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II works in Scripts Pharmacy and assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to pharmacy technician functions, including use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. The role is based at 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, Florida, and requires comfort working in a retail setting. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The technician supports medication distribution and pharmacy operations, including buyer procedures and drug procurement, pharmacy procedures in the assigned area, and tasks associated with automated dispensing cabinets. Responsibilities also include assisting pharmacists with medication distribution and medication admixture using proper aseptic techniques, maintaining USP 797 standards and regulatory documentation, safe handling and disposal, and providing advanced technician services in a specialized practice area as needed. The role may include training new pharmacy technicians and completing special projects. The employee is expected to follow Orlando Health policies and procedures, maintain regular and punctual attendance, attend required meetings and in-services, complete mandatory education, and pursue professional development and continuing education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
More than one year and up to four years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Must be comfortable working in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

Follow safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
Understand and support the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
Demonstrate familiarity with the 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 resource responsibility.
Operate equipment required for pharmacy procedures according to 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, consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assist the Pharmacist with medication distribution, 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 advanced expertise in and actively cover technician services in a specialized practice area, such as medication history acquisition, according to departmental needs.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Attend in-services and meetings as required.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Complete all Orlando Health mandatory education.