Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

The registered pharmacy technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to provide distributive pharmacy services and support to the pharmacy department. Additionally, provides a high level of assistance in distribution, dispensing, and compounding of non-sterile medications, and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5K, contingent upon the applicant's qualifications and subject to certain eligibility requirements. Please note, that candidates must possess prior inpatient work experience to qualify for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting with orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians and students.
• Prepares non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous medications and cross trains in more advanced functions when deemed appropriate.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations and within the pharmacy technician scope of practice.
• Maintains and supports medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, code carts, trays and kits.
• Performs prescription data entry in pharmacy system when applicable.
• Assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.
• Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.
• Repackages bulk medications.
• Process medication charges/credits when applicable.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DISPENSING OF MEDICATION, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: Experience preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 80%
Climbing = 40%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Reaching = 80%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
Running = 60%
Sitting = 80%
Squatting = 80%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 60%
Taste Discrimination = 40%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 80%
Seeing - Far = 80%
Seeing - Near = 80%

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net