Technician II - Pharmacy: Pharmacy - Pembroke Pines, FL - Pharmacy Technician

Company: Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Technician II - Pharmacy: Pharmacy - Pembroke Pines, FL ---- Summary:The registered and certified pharmacy technician II 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 sterile and non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements. -- Detailed responsibilities:--- Competent and skilled to perform all duties of Technician I.--- Performs sterile compounding, including limited hazardous medications in accordance with regulatory requirements.--- Assists with process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives.--- Assists with procurement of medications and supplies through various ordering platforms.--- Able to perform all activities per 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. --- PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT: Maintains and supports pharmacy automation, information systems, and related equipment. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers" -- -- Education:Essential:--- High School Diploma or Equivalent -- Credentials:Essential:--- Registered Pharmacy Technician - FL--- Certified Pharmacy Technician Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- -- 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: One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.Reference: Job Functions of a Technician I:-Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, unit dose systems, code carts, trays and kits.-Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.-Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.-Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations.-Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.-Process medication charges/credits when applicable.-Responsible for orienting and training new pharmacy technicians or students.-Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.-This list may not be all inclusive and subject to change -- -- 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 Hand/Arm------ 80.00%--- Running------ 60.00%--- Sitting------ 80.00%--- Standing------ 80.00%--- Walking------ 80.00%--- Audible Speech------ 80.00%--- Hearing Acuity------ 80.00%--- Smelling Acuity------ 60.00%--- Taste Discrimination------ 40.00%--- 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%--- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids------ 40.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens------ 40.00%--- Asbestos------ 40.00%--- Cytotoxic Chemicals------ 80.00%--- Dust------ 80.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes------ 60.00%--- Hazardous Chemicals------ 80.00%--- Hazardous Medication------ 80.00%--- Latex------ 100.00%--- Computer Monitor------ 80.00%--- Domestic Animals------ 40.00%--- Fire Risk------ 40.00%--- Hazardous Noise------ 60.00%--- Laser/High Intensity Lights------ 60.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts------ 80.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects------ 80.00%--- Potential Electric Shock------ 40.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces------ 60.00% ---- -- Organizational Profile:Memorial Hospital Pembroke joined Memorial Healthcare System in 1995, adding 301 licensed beds and a wide range of clinical expertise to the system. New facilities and programs continue to be added, providing a wide scope of services such as:

• Bariatrics
• Diabetes
• Emergency Care
• Hernia Repair
• Medical Detoxification
• Stroke Treatment
• Wound Care
• 24/7 Care CenterThe Joint Commission has ranked Memorial Hospital Pembroke as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, and the hospital has received the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. 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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