Pharmacy Technician - PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare•Riviera Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the registered pharmacist at Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches and Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a 68-bed specialty hospital with LTACH and ARU services. The role assists in preparing and dispensing medications, preparing IV packs, maintaining medication and inventory records, and supporting pharmacy operations. The technician also follows hospital policies for patient confidentiality, safety, professional conduct, and age-appropriate care.

Requirements

Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECH-R) or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy, where required by state law; required upon hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clinical staff.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good math and science skills and good stress-coping skills.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
At least 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
Education and training providing a basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in processing prescription orders, with minimum word-processing skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepare bottle labels.
Fill orders with the correct medications and prepare unit-of-use dosages when possible.
Process records of medication and equipment dispensed to patients, compute charges, and enter data into the computer.
Prepare intravenous (IV) packs and generate required reports, including IV pick and production reports; perform backup procedures correctly.
Recycle products as appropriate, update preparation and expiration dates on recycled products, and date, time, and initial vials for reuse.
Prioritize work, including preparing STAT orders first; deliver IVs to appropriate locations, restock shelves, rotate stock, and properly dispose of non-recyclable solutions.
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 based on the patient’s age, including adult and geriatric patients.
Clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Adhere to the dress code, maintain a neat and clean appearance, and wear appropriate identification while on duty.
Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements; maintain professional growth and development; and keep current licensure or certification where applicable.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information and follow HIPAA privacy requirements; identify and promptly report patient confidentiality issues.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
Report to work as scheduled, follow absence-notification policies, and attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Represent the organization positively and professionally; comply with ethical business practices and organizational policies.
Communicate the hospital’s mission, ethics, and goals and the department’s focus statement.
Consistently demonstrate guest-relations skills with patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and others encountered.
Follow departmental and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous-materials policies and procedures.
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with ScionHealth’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.