Pharmacy Technician - Part Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Green Cove Springs, FL

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or a Registered Pharmacist. The technician assists with medication preparation and dispensing, including preparing IV and irrigating-solution additives and mixing IV solutions using aseptic techniques and a laminar air flow hood. The role also involves preparing labels and charge slips, maintaining medication and inventory records, supporting IV production and delivery, and performing other related duties. The position reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Licensure as required by the state.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clinical staff.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good math and science skills.
Good stress-coping skills.
Good and regular attendance.
Basic understanding of the role and use of computers in processing prescription orders, with minimum work-processing skills.
Proven experience maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and customers.

Nice To Haves

Current PTCB certification or equivalent certification or training program, as required by the state.
One year of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Pharmacist with preparing and dispensing medications.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepare labels.
Fill orders with the correct medications and prepare unit-of-use dosages when possible.
Process records of medications and equipment dispensed to patients, compute charges, and enter data into the computer.
Prepare intravenous (IV) packs and generate required reports, including IV production reports.
Perform backup procedures correctly.
Recycle products as appropriate and update preparation and expiration dates on recycled products.
Date, time, and initial all vials for reuse.
Prioritize work, deliver IVs to appropriate locations, restock and rotate stock, dispose of non-recyclable solutions properly, and maintain the IV refrigerator temperature log.
Receive and store incoming supplies.
Count stock and enter inventory data into the computer.
Return medications to stock, rotate stock, and fill nursing-floor requisitions in a timely manner.
Calculate appropriate medication doses for adult and geriatric patients.
Clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Compound sterile IV medications using aseptic technique and in accordance with USP 797 guidelines.
Restock automated dispensing cabinets.
Participate in the tech-check-tech process during medication restocks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.