Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient and Ambulatory - FT - 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:

Works under the supervision of the pharmacist and pharmacy manager to support dispensing functions, pharmacy operational maintenance activities, inventory management, patient care activities, and to meet regulatory compliance. Serves as a trainer and mentor to pharmacy technician and students.

Responsibilities:

Accurately 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 rejectionsAssists with customer service needs, including answering telephones, processing prescriptions per patient or provider request, delivery coordination, and other pharmacy programsAssists 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 neededCompounds non-sterile medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacistProcesses, prepares, labels, documents, packs, and coordinates delivery of prescriptions to customers including point of salePerforms activities related to pharmacy technician scope of practice.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY - PHARMACY TECH, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, MEDICATION DISPENSING, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

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 with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibi