The technician performs technical and clerical duties supporting the hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system under direct pharmacist supervision. Key tasks include maintaining confidential reports, managing computer data entry and retrieval, filling automated dispensing systems, and procuring and delivering pharmaceutical supplies.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved training program, along with being registered with the State of Florida and preparing for the Tech 1 test. Certification as a CPhT from PTCB or NHA is required within one year post-hire.
high schoolprofessional certificateData EntryProcurementClerical DutiesData RetrievalTechnical DutiesConfidential ReportingAutomated Medication Dispensing SystemsUnit Dose Drug Distribution
Job description
Who We Are
& WHAT WE DO Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT Your Role: Under the direct supervision
of the Director/Pharmacy, Supervisor/Pharmacy, or a Pharmacist, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system.
Direct Supervision: A pharmacist gives specific instructions on all assignments. A pharmacist reviews the technician’s work for completeness and accuracy, or the technician performs tasks with inherent checks built into the nature of the work. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, filling automated medication dispensing systems with a supply of unit dose medications, procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies, and delivering supplies to patient care areas. Reports To: Director/Pharmacy (JC: 039358), Supervisor/Pharmacy (JC: 024601), or Pharmacist (JC: 021702) Supervises: None WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY ***Must be registered with the State of Flordia and prepairing to take the Tech 1 test**
Required Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of a Florida Board of Pharmacy (FLBOP) approved pharmacy technician training program. Required Experience: None Preferred Experience: Six (6) to twelve (12) months of pharmacy experience. Required Certification/License/Registry: FLBOP registration in accordance with Florida Statutes, Title XXXII (Regulations of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 465 (Pharmacy), Section 014 (Pharmacy Technician). CPhT credential from the PTCB or the NHA within one (1) year post-hire.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
