Pharmacy Technician (PRN)

Empath Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Empath Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (PRN) to join our team. The Pharmacy Technician (PRN) will process and fill orders for pharmaceuticals and perform related duties. They provide professional, courteous, and efficient customer service to pharmacy customers and assist our licensed pharmacists in the preparation of medications as directed and in accordance with State and federal pharmacy laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
Valid Florida State Driver’s License
Meet continuing education requirements as noted by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Division
Intermediate computer skills sufficient to use Windows operating system, Excel, Outlook, perform daily word task.
Ability to organize, multi-task prioritize daily work.
For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.
Successful candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPhT (certified pharmacy technician) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Responsibilities

Completes accurate data entry of patient information including billing / payer information as well as prescriptions into the pharmacy application.
Preparation of medications for dispensing including non-sterile compounds, unit dose medications, blister / bubble packaging, multi-dose adherence packaging as well as traditional vial dispenses.
Stocking automated dispensing machines and generating reports to assist with inventory management in the inpatient setting.
Generates various reports as requested such as statistical pharmacy volume reports, inventory reports, controlled substance usage reports, MedSelect and other various reports as requested.
Tracks prescriptions needing signature for verbally agented Schedule II medications and reports to Pharmacy Manager when signature is unable to be obtained after 7 days.
Orders inventory as needed in the absence of the pharmacy purchasing and inventory specialist. Has the ability to manage both physical inventory (outdates, damages, rotating stock, etc.) as well as virtual inventory (reporting, activating / deactivating / creating new drugs, evaluating inventory discrepancies, etc.) within the pharmacy application.