Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Pharmacy Technician II with HCA Florida Capital Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director or the staff pharmacist, The Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for accurately performing all advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician II may be responsible for performing duties associated with Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and other specialized duties as assigned by the pharmacy management team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner
Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competencies
Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately
Accurately maintains required documentation logs
Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization
Accurately Performs audits (i.e.: anesthesia, overrides, billing, etc.)
Performs quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned
Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned
Performs basic billing functions
Completes basic OR charges in a timely manner as assigned
Assists the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned (i.e.: medication reconciliation, triaging reports, etc.)
Accurately performs required calculations
Accurate and safely compounds and labels medications and parenteral admixtures
Always utilizes aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding
Compliant with all USP 797 shift/daily/monthly requirements (i.e.: cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.)
Always obtain a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medication, or dispensing any medication
Prepares all work records needed for the day at their designated times including the Discontinued, Transfers, and Discharges Lists of parenteral preparations and efficiently processes these reports before they are dispensed to the patient care areas
Compounds chemotherapy preparation per established protocol
Accurately transports medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas
Accurately fills orders in the pharmacy
Processes medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy
Proficient in automated dispensing systems
Performs daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e.: restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.)
Troubleshoots ADC issues (i.e.: orders not coming across, drawer failures, medication jams, communication failures, etc.)
Able to reconfigure Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs)
Able to perform ADC build and set up functions
Under direction, will adjust medication Min & Max
Utilizes Medications Not Loaded report to load appropriate Medications in ADC
Under direction, will perform ADC expiration Audits
Narcotic Discrepancy Audits-Investigates discrepancies to determine if true discrepancy and completes Audit document and/or incident report as appropriate
Replenishes ADCs, emergency cart trays and floor stock accurately and as needed
Monitor ADT activities and communicate any problems to appropriate individual
Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned
Appropriately and timely notifies the pharmacy inventory manager of products that need to be reordered
Complies with ongoing processes to monitor outdates as per policy and procedures
Performs receiving and check in of medication/supply orders as defined in policy and notifies the pharmacy inventory manager of any shortages, overages or product damage
Manages drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste
Other duties as assigned
What qualifications you will need:
- High School Graduate / GED
- (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License, or (PHARM-Intern) Pharmacist - Intern
No Travel Required
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Technician II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
