Pharmacy Technician
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Registered Pharmacy Tech (Part Time w/ Benefits, Flex shift)

Job Summary Supports Pharmacists with order processing, preparation of general and specialty medication (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac Preps) IV solutions, syringes, admixtures and/or non- IV doses. Processes floor stock orders, maintains medication inventories, answers the phones, provides customer support, and removes outdated medications and medication deliveries for the Inpatient Pharmacy. Minimum Job Requirements * Registered in the State of Florida as a Pharmacy Technician- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * High School education or equivalent preferred. * Graduate of an approved pharmacy certification course preferred. * Three years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician preferred. * Able to read, write, and speak English fluently. * Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner. * General and specialty (Chemotherapy, TPN and Cardiac IV) admixture preparation experience or trained for inpatient pharmacy preferred. * Knowledge and skills in IV admixture and Unit Dose medication preparation for inpatient pharmacy or bulk dispensing for outpatient pharmacy preferred. * Ability to comprehend and analyze information. * Knowledge of percentage and basic math calculations. * Ability to coordinate the sequence of a process. * Ability to relate cooperatively, courteously, and constructively with patients, nursing personnel, coworkers, physicians, etc. * Knowledge of Metric system of measurement. * Demonstrate knowledge and skills of medication preparation and dispensing for an outpatient pharmacy. * Knowledge of generic and brand medication names. * Able to communicate effectively with the public and internal customers. * Able to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly stressful and changing situations, and to create a positive work environment. Job Specific Duties * Answers the phone according to departmental standards and directs calls as appropriate using excellent customer service. * Prepares and delivers medications per hospital standards to the designated Nursing Units in a timely manner and picks up returned medications. * Maintains active participation in Lean committee initiatives. * Completes periodic area inspections in a timely manner, as assigned, for removal of outdated medications prior to expiration of medication. * Receives daily shipments of medications from vendors and warehouse and accurately reports medication barcodes into designated computer system. * Assists with stocking, maintaining, cleaning, and organizing the storage room. * Prepares medications accurately and efficiently for individual patient use from stock and bulk supply. * Accurately and efficiently prepares standardized doses of medication including unit dose and cassette fill for patient use. * Prepares specific IV admixtures syringes and large volume IV medications accurately and efficiently using proper USP 797 aseptic technique. * Accurately prepares Parenteral Nutrition (PN), Chemotherapy, OR and Cardiovascular Trays. * Accurately weighs, counts, and measures medications, labels patient specific medications, and places the finished product in a suitable container for pharmacist check. * Responsible for responding to equipment alerts, maintaining the automated dispensing machines, and other routine equipment in the Pharmacy and hospital.