Pharmacy Technician III Retail - Family Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician III is proficient and engaged in all workstations and procedures within the Family Pharmacy including retail, mail order, bedside discharge, courier services, hospice and home infusion. The Pharmacy Technician III Retail assists leadership with daily workflow, new associate training, and inventory management including operating any/all automated dispensing units. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES

• Performs procedures in all workstations including retail, mail order, bedside discharge, courier services, hospice and home infusion.
• Receives and processes orders from HF Hospice, including narcotics, and is proficient in working in Hospice EMR and for Home Infusion, including calculation of Hospice narcotic drips, prepares patient specific supplies, programs and maintains inventory of home infusion pumps, and is proficient in working in Home Infusion EMR.
• Participates in on-call rotation for hospice/home infusion and/or home infusion referral coverage.
• Functions infusion referral management duties as needed.
• Maintains quality standards to include following USP Chapter 797 guidelines around cleaning, disinfecting, aseptic technique, garbing procedures and all required logs and documentation.
• Engages in orienting and training new associates to include Pharmacy Technicians and Tech Trainees.
• Coordinates delivery of Hospice, Home Infusion, and bedside discharge medications with HF partners to pharmacy customers.
• Upholds accurate inventory valuation by performing regular cycle counts and rotating stock to ensure product integrity.
• Purchases hospice medications when needed to ensure in-stock position and operates any/all automated dispensing unit(s).
• Enters prescriptions accurately, sorting based on delivery method; selects correct product and ensures accuracy of quantity dispensed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: None
• Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Licensure: Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or National Health Career Association (NHA).
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must be able to acknowledge emergency alerts while on-call within five (5) minutes and present to location within 60 minutes of alert.
• Strong computer skills to support distribution system applications.
• Flexibility and adaptability with daily schedule and assigned tasks with high initiative with ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and effectively manage time.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to make quick, accurate decisions and respond appropriately in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to educate customers of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patient care teams
• Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy, follow-through and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must meet the USP Chapter 797 guidelines for sterile technique every six (6) months if actively compounding.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:

• One (1) year experience performing sterile compounding.
• Five (5) years or more of pharmacy technician experience.
• Certification:

• Aseptic Technique Certification.
• Immunization certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR AED course.

• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Working knowledge of bedside discharge, Palliative care, and hospital EMR.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.