Pharmacy Technician-55107955-Pharmacy-Nemours Children's Hospital at Nemours in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (FULL-TIME), work schedule: variable AM and PM shifts to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.

This Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for providing Pharmacy Services within the Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH). The position is responsible for assisting in the preparation (including technical aspects of preparation) and delivery of medications to patients and providing customer service to internal and external customers. This position works under the operational supervision of the pharmacist.

• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of a Pharmacy technician including knowledge, and maintenance of competency and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned which may include: unit dose cart fill, automated dispensing cabinet functionality, IV preparation (e.g. syringes, admixtures, chemotherapy, continuous renal replacement therapy, total parenteral nutrition, etc.), unit dose packaging, filling outpatient prescriptions, barcoding, Unit inspections, oral liquid compounding, stock inventory maintenance and replenishment, code cart process
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes wearing appropriate personnel protective equipment, the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedure for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (including chemotherapy or other specialty solutions).
• Performs various functions associated with NCH drug distribution system. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of medications for patients, the completion of necessary dispensing records, and the delivery and exchange of medications.
• Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determination and solutions preparation, using weight and volume equivalents in the metric system.
• Carries out rules and regulations pertaining to the professional policies of the pharmacy department and ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations
• Understands operation and functionality of equipment and technology including (e.g. automatic dispensing cabinets, pump technology, packager, etc) to support the Pharmacy.
• Able to maintain punctual attendance consistent with Nemours policies, regulatory, and federal, state, and local standards.
• Strong communications skills are required. Prepared to interact with both internal and external customers and respond appropriately.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. Internship experience can be considered as required work experience.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Florida Pharmacy Technician licensure required within 6 months of hire.
• Florida Chemotherapy experience preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.