What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Pharmacy Tech (Certified)- Pharmacy-Staffing position at Lakeland Regional Hospital?
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00Shift: 6am-2:30pm, M-F with every other Saturday & Sunday
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $17.48 Mid $20.10 Position Summary
Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following the standard operating procedures (SOP) for all aspects of medication delivery, storage, and utilization of all pharmacy automation systems. Within their scope of licensure, communicates with integrity and courtesy through phone or in person with all disciplines reporting patient needs.
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
- Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
- Standard Work Duties: Resource Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
- Operates all pharmacy automation systems, in accordance with the SOP, including but not limited to: Talyst, Ospac, Cerner, QS1, Fluidose, and MedSelect.
- Accurately replenishes Automated Drug Dispensing Cabinets.
- Performs scheduled maintenance and cleaning functions to assure proper performance of pharmacy equipment.
- Delivers stats, medications and I.V. solutions to assigned nursing units, within the time defined by LRH policy.
- Performs medication billing/crediting functions, code boxes, prepacking, and refills.
- Within scope of practice allowed under Pharmacy Practice Law, answers all questions that arise from LRH employees regarding medication storage, delivery location, and MedSelect.
- Refers questions outside of scope to a pharmacist.
- Maintains pharmacy inventories which are free from expired products, and completes required floor inspections, and Talyst counts by assigned times.
- Remains current with all LRH mandatory annual education, state registration, and national certification.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Essential:
- Ability to read, calculate basic math, recognize medication names.
- Knowledge of basic computer application.
- Adjust workflow with increasing workload,
- Be flexible and be willing to change responsibilities when team leader assigns.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- High School or Equivalent
Other information:
Licenses Essential: State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Licensure
Certifications Essential: Achievement of certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 1 year of hire.
Certifications Preferred: Experience Essential:
Experience Preferred:
Hospital pharmacy experience
Salary : $17 - $20
