Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24039041
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Benefits from Day One
· Paid Days Off from Day One
· Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
$2,500.00 Sign on (1-year commitment)
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: FT
Shift: Days
The community you’ll be caring for:
• Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named “Best Hospital” for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents
• As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973
• The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources.
The role you’ll contribute:
Prepares and organizes pharmacy medications by name and dosage, as listed on patient orders. Supports pharmacists and
provides distributive pharmacy services. To provide safe and accurate medication services and to support all those
involved in direct patient care. The Pharmacy Buyer/Pharmacy Technician III performs a wide range of supportive duties
to assist the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication so that patients receive consistent care. Duties include
transmitting multiple drug orders, reconciling, and receiving invoices. In addition, this position is responsible for
maintaining inventory system accuracy, data integrity, local level audit controls and inventory levels to prevent product
and/or supply stock-outs. Coordinates pharmaceutical product recalls, all reverse logistics activities and annual inventory
processes. Participates in pharmaceutical sales representative activities within the facility and prepares periodic
purchasing reports as directed by department management. Works only under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist
and does not perform duties that can only be legally performed by a registered Pharmacist.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Pharmacy Operations Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in:
•Standard work parameters
•Operational programs
•Delivery and compounding systems
•Hospital computer systems
•Medication ordering systems Maintains operational expertise in and actively provides coverage of the technician services provided by
•Central Pharmacy
•IV Room
•Delivery
•Controlled Substances AND (at least one of the following):
•Oncology Compounding
•Quality Assurance & Sampling
•Technician Inventory Check
•Medication History
•Clinical Services Oversees appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems
•Accurately interprets electronic records
•Maintains expertise in Cerner processes
•Manages proper and complete patient profile record Accurately oversees the management of medication inventories and the preparation and delivery of patientspecific medication doses
•Manages medication delivery activities
•Prepares accurate medication products for delivery
•Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
•Performs oral and injectable product compounding Pharmacy Buyer
•Orders medications to maintain appropriate Par levels in the Pharmacy
Understands and utilizes primary wholesaler processes and systems Understands and utilizes secondary wholesaler processes and systems o
Understands and utilizes contract supplier's processes and systems
Understands and utilizes hospital supply ordering programs and systems
•Monitors and maintains the manufacture backorders
Reports any issues to the clinical manager
Completes monthly financial reports utilizing resources from multiple vendors
•Ensures proper storage of medications in Pharmacy Including cold chain custody
•Maintain quarantine area for expired meds to be picked up by reverse distributor
•Organizes and prioritizes work assignments
•Maintain purchasing records and invoices in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, along with hospital policies and procedures
•Completes all assigned medication area monthly inspections
•Reconcile Daily invoices
•Review and expedite all open orders in a timely basis
•Manage all drug recalls per federal and state regulations
•Maintain accurate general ledger information relative to cost center and expense code •If applicable to the facility, setup and maintenance of 340B Wholesaler accounts for local retail pharmacies that have contractual agreements with the facility
•If applicable to the facility, works with Corporate 340B Manager and analyst consultant to maximize purchasing capabilities
•Performs other duties as assigned Pharmacy Practice Facilitates medication safety practices
•Identifies, mitigates, and reports potential medication errors such as lookalike sound-alike medications Maintains continuous learning and pharmacy practice development •Maintains personal continuing education plan including documentation of an annual selfevaluation and plan for self[1]development
•Completes CE modules as part of Pharmacy Technician licensure renewal Provides patientcentered care services
•Provides accurate, safe and timely medication therapy Clinical Pharmacy Services Supports practice in decentralized areas
•Collaborates with other pharmacy staff
•Collaborates with care providers and Pharmacists to optimize care and improve services Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration Presents to assigned areas on time, ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism
•Adheres to lunch and break schedule Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas
•Assures appropriate handoff between shifts and participates in Energizers/Meetings
•Accepts any necessary work from preceding and does not leave excessive work for following shift Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient
•Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications
•Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers) •Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship Mentors new-staff and assists with training Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees in areas of expertise
•Actively engages in pharmacy technician student learning experiences Demonstrates desire and aptitude for teaching and competency of
•The teaching roles: Instructing, Modeling, and Coaching
•Teaching clinical problem solving
•Evaluating experiential performance
•Providing criteria-based feedback
•Teaching independent evidence-based practice •Differentiating between students and resident learning experiences Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation Supports and participates in medicationuse process improvements led by colleagues and peers Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes Identifies practice-related issues which require evaluation •Identifies the need for quality improvement initiatives or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice Professional Activities and Practice Advancements Maintains a commitment to pharmacy practice via participation in pharmacy technician professional activities and practice advancement accomplishments. Supports improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice Leadership and Organizational Involvement Participates in departmental meetings (75% attendance as scheduled) Participates in departmental educational activities (100% completion) Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical research projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers Maintains professional image •Actively participates in a Departmental Practice Council(s) as requested Schedule and Human Resources Management Must meet work performance standards •Failure to meet performance standards may prevent tier advancement and can lead to positive discipline and a demotion
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:
•Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problemsolving, and customer service skills
•Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary
•Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
•Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to work well without direct supervision •Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies
•Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program issues •Ability to keep accurate and complete records
•Knowledge of medical terminology
•Ability to teach pharmacy technician students
•Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation
•Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques chemotherapy product compounding (if applicable)
•Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
•Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
What you will need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
3 years and Associates Degree
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION: REQUIRED
•Applicable State Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPT)
•If applicable to facility Sterile Compounding Certification
•Current certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or from the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT
