Pharmacy Technician II - Hospital Experience Required

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II prepares and delivers medications on the evening/night shift. The role assists with pharmacy operations and medication distribution responsibilities, using Orlando Health software and hardware systems. The technician performs pharmacy and buyer procedures, supports pharmacists with medication distribution and aseptic medication admixture, maintains required documentation and safe-handling practices, and may cover specialized technician services and help train new technicians.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Understand the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and the objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
• Identify and use resources and departments for customer service and patient care based on need, availability, and resource responsibilities.
• 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, consistent 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 regulatory-required 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, depending on departmental needs.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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