Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient and Ambulatory - Per Diem - Days - MPC - Pembroke Road
Memorial Healthcare System
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.
Job description
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 sale
- Compounds non-sterile medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Assists 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 needed
- Assists with customer service needs, including answering telephones, processing prescriptions per patient or provider request, delivery coordination, and other pharmacy programs
- 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 rejections
- Performs 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).
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) License - State of Florida
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Decisive judgment
- Ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision
- Ability to respond positively in a stressful environment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the department
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.