Pharmacy Technician 1, TGK Corrections, Part-Time, Days

Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists providing a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical related supplies.

Responsibilities include :

• Replenishing automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure.
• Troubleshooting problems related to the operation of the automated drug distribution machines.
• Forwarding concerns that cannot be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Preparing sterile products following standard procedures under the supervision and check of a licensed pharmacist.
• Ensuring all quality related procedures are followed.
• Inputting information into the hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
• Dispensing required medications and supplies in areas not served by point of care automated dispensing equipment.
• Performing extemporaneously compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy.
• Ordering and receiving medication inventory; rotating stock and checking expiration dates routinely.
• Following all established procedures to assure the quality and security of the medication assets.
• Maintaining assigned area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assembling, tabulating and analyzing quality improvement data when requested.
• Assisting in reports and survey tabulation when requested.
• Performing monthly patient care center reviews, as assigned.
• Entering data into the computer system specialized to that activity.
• Attending appropriate orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge.
• Participating in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc.
• Ensuring a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to it being dispensed.
• Consulting with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as required by Florida Statutes, when making exceptions to a policy that would benefit the patient.
• Referring clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrating behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performing all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).