Pharmacy Technician - APMC Pharmacy - Part Time / Shift Varies

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist with operational and distribution responsibilities related to pharmacy technician functions, including use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. The position supports both Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital and works a part-time schedule with varying shifts. The Pharmacy Technician performs pharmacy procedures and basic buyer and drug procurement functions, assists pharmacists with medication distribution and admixture using proper aseptic techniques, and performs tasks related to automated dispensing cabinets. The role maintains USP 797 standards, regulatory documentation, safe-handling and disposal practices, controlled-substance inventory, and other department records. It also includes training new pharmacy technicians, potentially verifying final competency, and providing coverage in a specialized practice area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
Current Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPht) from a nationally recognized program, such as PTCB or ICPT; certification must be maintained.
More than three years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
Demonstrates understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
Identifies and utilizes resources and departments for customer service and patient care based on need, availability, and resource responsibility.
Operates equipment required for pharmacy procedures in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
Performs basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area in accordance with scientific principles, policies, and procedures.
Performs basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement, in accordance with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assists the Pharmacist with medication distribution, including admixture using proper aseptic techniques, and performs tasks and procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
Maintains USP 797 standards and other required regulatory documentation.
Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
Maintains the controlled substance vault, perpetual inventory, and other documentation files as needed by the department.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Participates in training new pharmacy technicians and may verify final competency as needed.
Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area, such as medication history acquisition or controlled substance inventory management.