Pharmacy Technician NN $5,000 Sign On Bonus

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for completion of tasks as delegated by the pharmacist in accordance with Florida law. Such technician responsibilities will include any or all of the following: medication order entry, medication delivery, and AcuDose operation, order check-in, filling stock requisitions, filing orders, inventory management, ADT maintenance, computer/printer operation and maintenance, operation of pneumatic tubes, and crediting returned medications. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

· Fills stock requisitions and patient medication orders accurately.

· Performs AcuDose operations (refills, returns, reports, etc.) without discrepancies/errors.

· Accurately completes computer functions (Powerchart/PharmNet, print operation, charges/credits).

· Completes assigned tasks in a reasonable time frame. Work habits are structured to generate the optimum level of productivity within the department.

· Willingly provides assistance to other pharmacy areas when asked to do so by Director or pharmacist on duty. Accepts and completes other assignments delegated by Pharmacy Management.

· Gives appropriate information to caller or relays questions appropriate to a pharmacist. Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints, and offers constructive suggestions.

· Possesses working knowledge of the automation system (Robot, Connect RX, Med Carousel, NarcStation).

· After competencies are completed successfully, compounds IV admixtures accurately using appropriate aseptic technique. Possess working knowledge of IV automation system.

· After competencies are completed successfully, assists pharmacy technician supervisor with training new staff

· Maintaining national pharmacy technician certification along with maintaining IV competencies with cytotoxic and medium risk compounding will qualify for hourly stipend payment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmacy Technician

· One-year formal education or training beyond High School.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

· Good math and communication skills required.

· Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida.

Pharmacy Technician Certified

· Maintain National Pharmacy Technician Certification.