Technician Ii - Pharmacy-Full Time- Flex Days/Evenings- Mhw- $2500 Sign On Bonus: Mhw - Pharmacy

Summary

The registered and certified pharmacy technician II works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to provide distributive pharmacy services and support to the pharmacy department. Additionally, provides a high level of assistance in distribution, dispensing, and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Performs sterile compounding, including limited hazardous medications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists with process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives.
• Able to perform all activities per pharmacy technician scope of practice
• Competent and skilled to perform all duties of Technician I.
• Assists with procurement of medications and supplies through various ordering platforms.

Essential

Competencies and skills:

• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.

Education

Essential:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Credentials

Essential:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - FL
• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Essential

Education equivalent experience:

Other Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Reference: Job Functions of a Technician I:-Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, unit dose systems, code carts, trays and kits.-Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.-Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.-Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations.-Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.-Process medication charges/credits when applicable.-Responsible for orienting and training new pharmacy technicians or students.-Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.-This list may not be all inclusive and subject to change

Essential

Working conditions:

• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%
• Standing 80.00%
• Potential Electric Shock 40.00%
• Seeing - Far 80.00%
• Audible Speech 80.00%
• Hazardous Medication 60.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault 60.00%
• Computer Monitor 80.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 40.00%
• Kneeling 60.00%
• Domestic Animals 40.00%
• Sitting 80.00%
• Squatting 60.00%
• Running 40.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste 40.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 40.00%
• Climbing 60.00%
• Depth Perception 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Hearing Acuity 80.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
• Keyboard Entry 80.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 40.00%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60.00%
• Reaching 80.00%
• Distinguish Color 80.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%
• Bending and Stooping 80.00%
• Walking 80.00%
• Fire Risk 40.00%
• Seeing - Near 80.00%
• Latex 40.00%
• Dust 60.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 40.00%

Organizational Profile

Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.

Memorial Hospital West’s Many Respected Specialty Programs Include

• Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County’s first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Women’s Services
• The Family Birthplace

Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 – and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” Ranking for Patient Safety.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.