Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - MHW: MHW - Pharmacy

Full Time
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Posted
Job description
To be considered for the Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Training Program, please attach the following with your completed application: Letter of Intent, curriculum vitae, school transcripts and a reference letter.


Summary:
This position is a hands-on learning experience with the pharmacy staff as well as other teams within Memorial. The position consists of learning all the tasks associated with the pharmacy technician scope of practice. The Pharmacy Technician Student position requires enrollment and participation in the Florida Board of Pharmacy approved Technician Employer Training Program.
Detailed responsibilities:
  • Independently complete all didactic modules required in the Pharmacy Technician Employer Training Program within 40 working days of starting the program. Complete all training requirements within 6 months of hire.
  • Trains and assists with maintaining and supporting medication distribution systems and distribution channels, including automated dispensing cabinets, medication carts, trays or kits.
  • Trains and assists in preparing, filling, receiving, delivering, stocking and restocking medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas. Repackages bulk medications.
  • Trains and assists with customer service and patient needs, including answering telephones, managing work queues and completing medication histories.
  • Trains and assists in preparing non-sterile compounded medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous medications when deem appropriate.
  • Trains and assists in maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures.
  • Trains and assists with other responsibilities as assigned in support of pharmacy operations and within the pharmacy technician scope of practice.


Competencies and skills:
Essential:
  • STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
  • RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
  • MEDICATION SAFETY: Utilizes processes and techniques to promote medication safety.
  • MEDICATION DISPENSING: Follows defined policies and procedures when dispensing medications.
  • AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS: Operates pharmacy automated dispensing systems.
  • MEDICATION FILLS: Fills medication accurately.
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"

Education:
Essential:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent


Credentials:


Education equivalent experience:
Essential:

Other information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Complete the Pharmacy Technician Employer Training Program and obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Florida within 6 months of starting the program.
Working conditions:
Essential:
  • Bending and Stooping 80.00%
  • Climbing 40.00%
  • Keyboard Entry 80.00%
  • Kneeling 40.00%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 100.00%
  • Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 100.00%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
  • Reaching 80.00%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 60.00%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%
  • Running 60.00%
  • Sitting 80.00%
  • Squatting 80.00%
  • Standing 80.00%
  • Walking 80.00%
  • Audible Speech 80.00%
  • Hearing Acuity 80.00%
  • Smelling Acuity 60.00%
  • Taste Discrimination 40.00%
  • Depth Perception 80.00%
  • Distinguish Color 80.00%
  • Seeing - Far 80.00%
  • Seeing - Near 80.00%
  • Bio hazardous Waste 40.00%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory 40.00%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 40.00%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 40.00%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals 80.00%
  • Dust 80.00%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%
  • Hazardous Chemicals 80.00%
  • Hazardous Medication 80.00%
  • Latex 80.00%
  • Computer Monitor 80.00%
  • Domestic Animals 40.00%
  • Fire Risk 40.00%
  • Heating Devices 60.00%
  • Magnetic Fields 60.00%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts 80.00%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects 80.00%
  • Potential Electric Shock 40.00%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%

Organizational Profile:
Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.
Memorial Hospital West’s many respected specialty programs include:

  • Medical and Surgical Services
  • Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
  • Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
  • Memorial Cancer Institute
  • Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County’s first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit
  • Memorial Neuroscience Institute
  • Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
  • Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
  • The Family Birthplace
  • Women’s Services
Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 – and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” Ranking for Patient Safety.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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