Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician’s main responsibility is to triage, interpret and input orders into computerized medication order system. Additional responsibilities will include interpreting formula worksheets and compounding medication using approved equipment and aseptic processes. Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the compounding equipment. All duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates a commitment to the mission and goals of Source Pharmacy.
Responsibilities include :
Primary Duties : Data Entry
- Entering prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system accurately
- Enter new orders for pharmacist review
- Answer phones and answer customer questions
- Be responsive and courteous when addressing internal and external customer needs
- Inventory management and storage, complete appropriate documentation, such as labels, log sheets and reports
- Maintains proper storage and security conditions for medications
- Maintains compliance with Company and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements
- Performs to established efficiency metrics while adhering to quality standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Secondary Duties : Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounding
Capable of successfully completing USP 797 competencies including Hand Hygiene and Garbing, Gloved Fingertip Sampling, and Media Fill qualificationsPreparation and compounding of sterile productsMaintaining the pharmacy clean room suite to meet USP 797 requirementsExperience with following aseptic techniques in LAFWMeasures, weighs, counts, and compounds medicationsMixes pharmaceutical preparations according to formulation logsEstablishes and maintains accurate patient records by entering correct lot numbers and expiration dates of compounded medicationsExperience using an automated compounding deviceClean equipment and sterilize glassware using dry heat ovens or autoclavesPerforms to established efficiency metrics while adhering to quality standardsPerforms other duties as assignedPosition Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Active FL Pharmacy Technician licenseSterile and / or non-sterile compounding experienceExcellent attention to detailGood computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office products, email, internet, etc)Proficient calculation skillsGood manual dexterityAbility to work as part of a team in a dynamic environmentAbility to maintain a clean workspaceThe ability to work independently and use own initiativeAn awareness of health and safety regulationsAbility to listen to and follow instructionsAbility to concentrate for long periods of timeAdditional Notes
The position requires working in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking for prolonged periods of timePotential exposure to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds (some chemicals are classified as toxic and special safety precautions must be taken when working with these chemicals)Must be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, lab equipment or other equipment as assignedMust be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when requiredProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer and on the phoneMust be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, phone / headset, or other technology devices as assignedThe statements here in are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the Employer
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Shift 8 : 30a-5pm
City West Palm Beach
State FL
Pay Range $22-$25 / hr
Position Sterile Compounding Technician
Exempt / Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Open Date
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.