Pharmacy Technician III - Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Quality/No Harm:

• Fills physician orders or stock requisitions accurately.

• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile products accurately.

• Replenishes medications accurately.

• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.

• Attends pharmacy staff meetings and reads pertinent email communication.

• Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.

• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.

• Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality.

• Maintain Technician Registration.

• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.

• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.

• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.

• Maintains bar-code database; packages bar code medications.

• Effectively and accurately inputs Med Rec data into OMR.

Stewardship:

• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.

• Ensures supplies and pharmacy stock are used appropriately to limit waste.

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and provide cost savings.

Customer Experience:

• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.

• Answers requests at the window.

• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.

• Demonstrates good oral and written communication.

• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintains patient and Department/Hospital confidentiality.

• Onboarding and training of new associates.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current State of Florida Pharmacy Technician registration or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required.

• National pharmacy technician certification by the PTCB or ExCPT required. IV admixture experience required.

• Computer skills to support distribution systems required.

• At least 3 years of technician experience.

• Availability to work long and irregular hours; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day.

• Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions, graduated containers of fluids, to count tabs, capsules.

• Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders, customers and those in which the position depends.

• Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

• Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time.

• Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, and stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day.

• May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40 lbs.).

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work independently.

• Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, works well with others, friendly, problem solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness.

• Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.

• Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and are able to make quick accurate decisions.

• Ability to evaluate medical literature.

• Assist in creating technician schedules along with supervisor/leads.

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:

• Competency required in 5 of 7 critical areas:

• Interdepartmental Billing

• Technician staff scheduling

• Specialty IV Preparation

• Advanced PYXIS Functions

• Pharmacy Purchasing and Receiving

• Controlled Medications compliance and reconciliation

• Emergency Department Medication Reconciliation