Pharmacy Technician II Float - AdventHealth

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : 8am - 8pm M-F, 10am - 6pm Sat and Sun, days will vary

Location: 601 East Rollins Street Orlando, FL 32803, floating to all 9 outpatient pharmacy locations in Central Florida

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Orlando

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute:

The pharmacy technician performs a wide range of supportive duties to assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications so that patients will receive care consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the AdventHealth Outpatient Pharmacy. Technician will perform all required duties/tasks necessary to provide for the effective daily operations of all department services and programs. Technician should be able to handle a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision and perform all job functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Prescription processing: follow a systematic procedure for assisting with the flow of prescriptions through the pharmacy. Obtain patient information required for processing of all prescriptions. Obtain insurance information from patient and keep patient abreast of any insurance problems. Maintain current patient information in pharmacy management software. Assure that patient has signed HIPAA release. Keep pharmacist aware of patient status and need for prescription check. Assure orders are processed, dispensed and delivered accurately and promptly. Always obtain pharmacists’ verification before distribution of any medication.
• Prescription preparation: follows strict guidelines in preparing and dispensing medications under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Assist pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medication accurately and efficiently. Prepare various compounds using aseptic technique under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Prepare and label prescriptions for the pharmacist before dispensing. Obtain controlled substances for prescription filling under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Double-count schedule II-controlled substances before verification by a pharmacist. Organize all dispensing materials, (i.e. stock container, original prescription(s), labeling, etc.), for final verification by a pharmacist. Demonstrate knowledge of the generic names of medications, medication uses, and a good understanding of mathematical principles.
• Communication: communicate with patients and other pharmacies regarding prescription transfers or clarification. Answer phone calls and determine nature of request. Respond to requests to determine appropriate action required to meet patient needs. Respond to needs of patients, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners regarding status of prescriptions and deliveries. Promptly inform patients, caregiver, and/or clinical team of any potential problems that may delay or prevent the timely processing and delivery of medications to patients. Communicate with CPO utilizing most efficient mode of communication regarding prescriptions that require prior authorization, patient assistance or copay assistance and comply with applicable standard operating procedures.
• Inventory management: maintain adequate current stock of medications. Maintain accuracy in inventory control including, but not limited to perpetual inventory in the pharmacy management system. Coordinate receiving, record keeping, stocking drugs, checking for shorts, discrepancies and outdated and short dated merchandise. Monitor inventory system to insure proper storage conditions for all pharmacy items. Reconcile, receive and approve invoices in the primary wholesaler’s order management system, and accurately record invoice amounts on the Drugs Billable Spreadsheet. Check products for expiration date at least monthly and prior to dispensing. When processing or filling a prescription for a product that is out of stock, check pharmacy system for availability at other locations and if not, communicate with inpatient pharmacy to determine availability of needed products. Respond to needs of patient, physician, nurses, and care managers regarding special orders. Adjust inventory stock levels and orders drugs in appropriate amount to replenish stock. Never run out of fast movers (top 50). Daily update inventory received to reflect accurate on hand quantity in the pharmacy management system.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. certification.
• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech Must be registered with The Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25023093

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.