Pharmacy Technician (Casual/PRN)
About The Position
Nemours Children's Health is hiring a casual/PRN Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida. The position provides pharmacy services by assisting with the technical preparation and delivery of medications and providing customer service to internal and external customers. The technician works under the operational supervision of a pharmacist. The role may include unit dose cart fill, Pyxis functionality, IV preparation, unit dose packaging, filling outpatient prescriptions, barcoding, unit inspections, oral liquid compounding, inventory maintenance and replenishment, and code cart processes. It also includes aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms, following appropriate protective equipment and aseptic technique requirements, including when preparing chemotherapy or other specialty solutions. The technician performs functions associated with the hospital’s drug distribution system, including preparing medications, completing dispensing records, and delivering and exchanging medications. Technicians are cross-trained to work in either the Retail Pharmacy or Inpatient Pharmacy. The position requires medication and solution calculations using metric weight and volume equivalents, compliance with pharmacy department policies and applicable regulations, and familiarity with pharmacy equipment and technology. Primary shifts rotate between days and evenings within 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with overnight rotations as needed from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule includes an every-other-weekend rotation. Punctual attendance and strong communication skills are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least six months of experience; pharmacy internship experience or completion of a six-month Pharmacy Technician training program may be considered as qualifying work experience.
- Florida Pharmacy Technician licensure required within six months of hire; a Florida Pharmacy Intern license may be accepted in lieu of the Pharmacy Technician license.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work rotating day and evening shifts, overnight rotations as needed, and an every-other-weekend rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the technical preparation and delivery of medications to be dispensed to patients.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
- Perform pharmacy technician duties as assigned, including unit dose cart fill, Pyxis functionality, IV preparation, unit dose packaging, filling outpatient prescriptions, barcoding, unit inspections, oral liquid compounding, inventory maintenance and replenishment, and code cart processes.
- Aseptically compound parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms, using appropriate protective equipment and aseptic technique, including for chemotherapy and specialty solutions.
- Prepare medications, complete required dispensing records, and deliver and exchange medications as part of the hospital drug distribution system.
- Cross-train and perform pharmacy technician responsibilities in either the Retail Pharmacy or Inpatient Pharmacy.
- Perform calculations for usual dosage determination and solution preparation using metric weight and volume equivalents.
- Follow pharmacy department professional policies and comply with State and Federal regulations.
- Understand and use pharmacy equipment and technology, including automatic dispensing cabinets, pump technology, and packagers.
- Maintain punctual attendance consistent with Nemours policies and applicable standards.
- Interact appropriately with internal and external customers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
