What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication History Technician position at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- $2,500 Sign on Bonus
- Paid Days Off from Day One
Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: FULL TIME
Shift : That would be 7p-7a and work in a 7 days on 7 days off rotation (Weds - Weds).
The 'on' rotation for this individual would start on Wednesday
The community you’ll be caring for:
The role you’ll contribute: Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Pharmacy Operations
- Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs
- Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of at least two of the following:
- Central/Distributive operations
- Sterile compounding
- Decentral/ Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operations
- Controlled substances handling
- Participates in appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic medical records processed and accurately interprets records.
- Supports automated dispensing cabinet inventory management and maintains proficiency to trouble shoot cabinet issues
- Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patientspecific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
- Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill. Pharmacy Practice
- Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications.
- Prepares and delivers medication in an accurate, safe and timely manner
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications :
- High School Grad or GED
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- If applicable to facility Sterile Compounding Certification
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a physical science, business or healthcare
- One year of contemporary hospital pharmacy, retail or ambulatory experience
- Current certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or from the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Pharmacy
Organization: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25010913
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
