Pharmacy Technician

Title: Pharmacy Technician Reports to: Director of Pharmacy FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Personnel Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY: This position assists Pharmacist in a community pharmacy in the preparation, computer entry, and dispensing of medication. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program or High School Diploma/GED and Certificate from an employer sponsored Pharmacy program.
• Florida Board of Pharmacy Registration
• Active Pharmacy Technician Licensure (National) preferred
• Active BLS
• One to three months pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy
• Basic Math skills
• Computer literacy
• Filing skills
• Understanding of use of pharmacy equipment

RESPONSIBILTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Be familiar with CFHCs program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHCs policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
2. Understand the requirements of CFHCs Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you.
3. Adheres to CFHC quality policies and participates actively in quality improvement process activities.
4. Follows safety and OSHA requirements.
5. Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets, and type labels for bottles.
6. Receives and stores incoming supplies.
7. Cleans equipment and glassware according to prescribed methods.
8. Files invoices and hard copy prescriptions.
9. Assist in the preparation of third-party billing.
10. Participate in drug review and drug product selection.
11. Maintain proper and safe drug storage and maintain accurate inventory and sales records.
12. Treat patients, staff, and visitors with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
13. Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines.
14. Report as needed to Pharmacy Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
15. Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).
16. Make recommendations to the Director of Pharmacy regarding the purchase of pharmacy supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these.
17. Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service meetings and continuing education programs.
18. Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
19. Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Director of Pharmacy, CMO or CEO.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking.
2. Independently mobile.
3. Working under tight deadlines.
4. Ability to lift weight equivalent to that required when repositioning equipment and lifting supplies.
5. Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites and work shifts.
6. Environmentally exposed to a variety of contagious diseases and other patient related conditions.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.