Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Location:

Miramar, 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:

This position is a hands-on learning experience with the pharmacy staff as well as other teams within Memorial. The position consists of learning all the tasks associated with the pharmacy technician scope of practice. The Pharmacy Technician Student position requires enrollment and participation in the Florida Board of Pharmacy approved Technician Employer Training Program.

***In order to apply for this position, you will need to attach the following: Recommendation Letter, Cover Letter, High School Diploma or higher and Resume.***

Responsibilities:

Trains and assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.Trains and assists with other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations and within the pharmacy technician scope of practice.Trains and assists in preparing, filling, receiving, delivering, stocking and restocking medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas. Repackages bulk medications.Trains and assists in maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures.Trains and assists with maintaining and supporting medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, medication carts, trays or kits.Trains and assists in preparing non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous medications when deem appropriate.Independently complete all didactic modules required in the Pharmacy Technician Employer Training Program within 40 working days of starting the program. Complete all training requirements within 6 months of hire.

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)

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: No prior work experience required.Other Information: Complete the Pharmacy Technician Employer Training Program and obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Florida within 6 months of starting the program.

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 lbs Non-Patient = 100%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling lbs Non-Patient = 100%
• Pushing or Pulling 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%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

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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.

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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, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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