Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Palm Coast, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24024523
Pharmacy Technician II
Per Diem, As Needed
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN Days
Location: AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway
1 AdventHealth Way, Palm Coast FL 32137
The role you’ll contribute:
Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Pharmacy Operations
- Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs
- Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of at least two of the following:
- Participates in appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic medical records processed and accurately interprets records.
- Supports automated dispensing cabinet inventory management and maintains proficiency to trouble shoot cabinet issues
- Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patientspecific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
- Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION, CERTICIFATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern
- Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique IV Cert Course PREFERRED
