Pharmacy Technician (Pool)

Pharmacy Technician (
PRN/Pool-day/evening/weekend)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs
Tremendous professional abilities
Life-changing results
BE THE CONNECTION.
In your role as a
Pharmacy Technician
, you'll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:
Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:
Pharmacy Technician
Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Provides inventory control including maintenance in the pharmacy according to the drug formulary.
Maintains formulary, including ordering, receiving, storage and all necessary paperwork.
Replaces medication including dispense machine refill (24-hour supply), using unit-dose system.
Replaces floor stock items on a routine basis according to policy including narcotic inventory.
Maintains necessary paperwork for the pharmacy's reporting and tracking.
Tracks documentation in support of the Pharmacy's financial reporting system, Quality Assurance Plan, and the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.
Files and maintains records pertaining to med cart, compounding log, drug inspection, expired med disposition, drug recalls,
and technician activity when Pharmacist is out of the hospital.
Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital codes.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics and safety precautions in performing job responsibilities.
Reports unsafe condition and defective equipment immediately.
Reviews pharmacy profiles and collection of drugs dispensed to patients for accurate billing.
Reconciles narcotic including monitoring of doses administered according to medication.
Manages Administration Record in the narcotics sign-out file.
Ensures floor stock (medication and IV's) are maintained at appropriate par levels.
Ensures emergency boxes are maintained in accordance with pharmacy policy.
Maintains and completes pharmacy inspection manual.
Transfers pharmacy charges to the business office.
Maintains a clean and uncluttered pharmacy area including work area, sink, and counter tops.
Prioritizes orders on basis of drug schedule or necessity, and delivers STAT orders promptly.
Enters and fills all orders for verification by pharmacist.
Conducts daily rounds to check emergency drug box and med dispense machines.
Observes emergency drug box and med dispense machine compliance with state rules and regulations.
Handles all pharmaceutical generated protected health information.
Operates in a manner consistent with the privacy rule as outlined in HIPAA.
Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.
Credentials:
Certification and Registration as a Pharmacy Technician as required by the state
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year experience in a pharmacy preferred.
General medical terminology is preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used:
General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical Requirements:
Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.
Skills and Abilities:
Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening.
Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one if eligible, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
About Us:
Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.
To learn more about us, please visit us online at
encompasshealth.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer