Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient and Ambulatory - Per Diem - Days - MPC - Pembroke Road

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

The per diem Pharmacy Technician 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 non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

Processes, prepares, labels, documents, packs, and coordinates delivery of prescriptions to customers including point of saleCompounds non-sterile medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacistAssists with inventory management activities, including receiving of medications and supplies. Maintains stock and processes outdates as required. Stocks, posts, and pulls inventory and pharmacy supplies as needed. Processes orders using pharmacy automation systems as neededAssists with customer service needs, including answering telephones, processing prescriptions per patient or provider request, delivery coordination, and other pharmacy programsAccurately fills prescriptions under pharmacist supervision. Reviews patient medical information for completeness and patient medication history under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Performs data entry and resolves pharmacy insurance claims and rejectionsPerforms activities related to pharmacy technician scope of practice.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT - ADC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, STERILE COMPOUNDING (NON-HAZARDOUS AND LIMITED HAZARDOUS)

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job 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. Demonstrates the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: Experience preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 80%
•  Climbing = 40%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 60%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 0%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 60%
•  Taste Discrimination = 40%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
•  Asbestos = 40%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
•  Dust = 80%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
•  Hazardous Medication = 80%
•  Latex = 100%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 40%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 40%
•  Hazardous Noise = 60%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 60%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 40%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
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