Technician I

Company: Memorial Hospital West
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Technician I - Pharmacy - PT FLEX - $1250 Sign On Bonus - MHW: Pharmacy - Pembroke Pines, FL ---- Summary:The registered pharmacy technician I 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. -- Detailed responsibilities:--- Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, code carts, trays and kits.--- Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas. Repackages bulk medications.--- Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.--- Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous medications and cross trains in more advance functions when deem appropriate--- Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.--- Process medication charges/credits when applicable.--- Responsible for assiting with orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians and students students.--- Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations and within the pharmacy technician scope of practice. Competencies and skills:Essential:--- 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. --- 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.--- 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.--- 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.--- MEDICATION SAFETY: Utilizes processes and techniques to promote medication safety. --- MEDICATION DISPENSING: Follows defined policies and procedures when dispensing medications. --- AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS: Operates pharmacy automated dispensing systems. --- MEDICATION FILLS: Fills medication accurately. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers" -- -- Education: -- Credentials:Essential:--- Registered Pharmacy Technician - FL -- 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: Experience preferred, but not required. -- -- Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and Stooping------ 80.00%--- Climbing------ 40.00%--- Keyboard Entry------ 80.00%--- Kneeling------ 40.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 100.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 100.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 60.00%--- Reaching------ 80.00%--- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg------ 60.00%--- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm------ 60.00%--- Running------ 60.00%--- Sitting------ 80.00%--- Squatting------ 80.00%--- Standing------ 80.00%--- Walking------ 80.00%--- Audible Speech------ 80.00%--- Hearing Acuity------ 80.00%--- Smelling Acuity------ 60.00%--- Depth Perception------ 80.00%--- Distinguish Color------ 80.00%--- Seeing - Far------ 80.00%--- Seeing - Near------ 80.00%--- Bio hazardous Waste------ 40.00%--- Biological Hazards - Respiratory------ 40.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion------ 40.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens------ 40.00%--- Cytotoxic Chemicals------ 60.00%--- Dust------ 60.00%--- Hazardous Medication------ 60.00%--- Latex------ 40.00%--- Computer Monitor------ 80.00%--- Domestic Animals------ 40.00%--- Fire Risk------ 40.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts------ 80.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects------ 40.00%--- Potential Electric Shock------ 40.00%--- Potential for Physical Assault------ 60.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces------ 60.00% ---- -- 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: --- Medical and Surgical Services --- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments --- Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute --- Memorial Cancer Institute --- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit --- Memorial Neuroscience Institute --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute --- Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program --- The Family Birthplace --- Women's Services 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.

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