Certified Pharmacy Technician(CPhT) (PRN) Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Pharmacist by filling physician ordersfor medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixesIV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in theLaminar Air Flow Hood if I.V. certified; types labels, prepares andfiles charge slips and performs other related duties.

SUMMARY OFESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists the Pharmacist in providingmedication, drug information and pharmaceutical services topatients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel. Thiswill include Care Transition Team activities and dischargeplanning. Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures if I.V.certified. Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders themaccordingly. Assists in filling prescriptions. Processes records ofmedications and supplies dispensed to patients or customers,computes charges and either enters them into the computer orforwards them to Information Systems. Receives and stores incomingdeliveries of medication and supplies. Participates in departmentaland organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.

Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care forpatients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. Must be ableto identify and understand that there are dosage variations betweennewborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, andknow to consult with the Pharmacist if any doubts or questionsarise. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment thatoptimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood ofmedical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture ofsafety and quality. Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a cleanand orderly manner. Performs other pharmacy-related duties asrequested or required. Demonstrates ability to calculate figuresand amounts relating to dosage calculations when filing variousprescriptions ranging from the newborn to the elderly populations.

Recognizes inappropriate dosing based on available dosage forms forvarious age groups. Demonstrates knowledge and skill ensuring thatpharmaceutical preparations are sterile, properly packaged, labeledand stored, and not outdated. Ensures compliance with

USP . BASICSKILLS

Basic computer knowledge.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEREQUIRED

High School diploma or the equivalent. One (1) yearrelated pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate ofcertified training program/healthcare careers college. Education inall age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric populationobtained either in school education, experience or subsequenttraining.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively inEnglish, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, sit, walk for extendedperiods of time. Must be able to discern colors.