Pharmacy Technician III

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you."
About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.
We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.
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WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric
Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.
Position Summary
Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health
software and hardware systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
• Holds a current Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPht) from a nationally recognized program (e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board – PTCB, Institute of Pharmacy Technicians – ICPT). Maintenance of current certification is required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrates an 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Performs the basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement required by the department, consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians and may verify final competency as needed.
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (e.g. medication history acquisition-controlled substance inventory management).
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Attends in-services/meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Employee-centric
• Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees