What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech, Brooks Inpatient Hospitals, PRN (as needed) position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
Drive Efficiency and Excellence in Pharmacy Operations! Join our dynamic pharmacy team and become a key player in ensuring seamless medication management. Under the guidance of our Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacists, you'll leverage your expertise as both a Buyer and Pharmacy Technician to optimize drug inventory, strategically identify cost-saving opportunities, and deliver exceptional patient care. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, adhering to vendor and company guidelines, preparing and repackaging medications with precision, and streamlining patient billing and supply management. This multifaceted role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our pharmacy, while directly supporting patient well-being through medication delivery and diverse operational tasks. If you're a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for pharmacy, we invite you to make a tangible impact in our fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Responsibilities:
- Continuously optimize inventory levels and effectively manage drug backorders.
- Negotiate and procure drugs, supplies, and special orders from pharmacy vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and regulatory guidelines.
- Generate and submit accurate financial, regulatory, and variance reports to relevant departments, meeting strict deadlines.
- Implement and uphold a meticulously organized inventory system.
- Prepare and dispense medication doses under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, complying with all departmental protocols.
- Monitors and documents medication inventory levels, identifying and reporting items requiring reordering.
- Ensures precise and accurate filling of initial medication orders and intravenous (IV) preparations.
- Procures and receives pharmaceutical supplies, verifying accuracy and compliance with departmental procurement protocols.
- Compounds parenteral admixtures utilizing aseptic techniques to maintain sterility and ensure patient safety.
- Expedites the delivery of stat medications to designated areas promptly.
- Conducts timely medication delivery rounds throughout the facility, ensuring efficient distribution.
- Replenishes automated drug distribution cabinets with precision and accuracy, minimizing stock-outs.
- Organizes and maintains medication inventory, ensuring a clean and efficient storage system.
- Processes and restocks returned medications daily, adhering to proper storage procedures.
- Packages and barcodes medications in accordance with departmental standards for accurate tracking and dispensing.
- Restocks and transports Code 5 (emergency) carts, ensuring readiness and compliance with departmental protocols.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- State of Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician or State of Florida Pharmacist Intern
- 3 years of Pharmacy / Purchasing experience
Locations: Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospitals located at 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 and 6400 Brooks Bartram Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32258
Hours: PRN, as needed
