PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 60005783

State of Florida

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the standards and terminology used in the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to inventory supplies.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work responsibilities.
• Ability to prepare purchase requisitions.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Florida Board of Pharmacy.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent, or completion of a vocational, military or community college pharmacy technician program or licensed practical nursing program and one year of experience as a pharmacy technician, or two years of experience in providing nursing or direct patient care service of a medical nature in a county health department, hospital or institution, clinic, convalescent home or other medical setting.
• College coursework in pharmacy, nursing or other medical related field can substitute at the rate of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience

Responsibilities

• This position requires lifting, bending, squatting, and pulling. By state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacists, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy.
• Responsible for prepackaging unit dose medications using the guidelines of the Pharmacy Department. Operates and maintains Unit Dose Packaging machines. Responsible for requesting and maintaining an adequate supply of unit dose prepackaging material and maintaining the cleanliness of the prepackaging area.
• Assist the pharmacists in dispensing medication orders for units as prescribed by physiciansLabeling of preparations and prescriptionsThe counting, weighing, measuring, and pouring of prescription or stock legend drugs and controlled substances, including the filling of an automated medication system. Responsible for routinely checking the expiration dates of drugs in pharmacy assigned area and automated dispensing device and completing the drug destruction log. Participation in a monitoring program to remove deteriorated pharmaceuticals to a quarantine area. While under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performance of any other mechanical, technical, or administrative tasks which do not themselves constitute practice of the pharmacy profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED