AdventHealth
Pharmacy Technician II
At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida's major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. The pharmacy technician performs a wide range of supportive duties to assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications so that patients will receive care consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the AdventHealth Outpatient Pharmacy. Technician will perform all required duties/tasks necessary to provide for the effective daily operations of all department services and programs. Technician should be able to handle a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision and perform all job functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Prescription processing: follow a systematic procedure for assisting with the flow of prescriptions through the pharmacy. Obtain patient information required for processing of all prescriptions. Obtain insurance information from patient and keep patient abreast of any insurance problems. Maintain current patient information in pharmacy management software. Assure that patient has signed HIPAA release. Keep pharmacist aware of patient status and need for prescription check. Assure orders are processed, dispensed and delivered accurately and promptly. Always obtain pharmacists verification before distribution of any medication. Prescription preparation: follows strict guidelines in preparing and dispensing medications under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Assist pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medication accurately and efficiently. Prepare various compounds using aseptic technique under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Prepare and label prescriptions for the pharmacist before dispensing. Obtain controlled substances for prescription filling under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Double-count schedule II-controlled substances before verification by a pharmacist. Organize all dispensing materials, (i.e. stock container, original prescription(s), labeling, etc.), for final verification by a pharmacist. Demonstrate knowledge of the generic names of medications, medication uses, and a good understanding of mathematical principles. Communication: communicate with patients and other pharmacies regarding prescription transfers or clarification. Answer phone calls and determine nature of request. Respond to requests to determine appropriate action required to meet patient needs. Respond to needs of patients, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners regarding status of prescriptions and deliveries. Promptly inform patients, caregiver, and/or clinical team of any potential problems that may delay or prevent the timely processing and delivery of medications to patients. Communicate with CPO utilizing most efficient mode of communication regarding prescriptions that require prior authorization, patient assistance or copay assistance and comply with applicable standard operating procedures. Inventory management: maintain adequate current stock of medications. Maintain accuracy in inventory control including, but not limited to perpetual inventory in the pharmacy management system. Coordinate receiving, record keeping, stocking drugs, checking for shorts, discrepancies and outdated and short dated merchandise. Monitor inventory system to insure proper storage conditions for all pharmacy items. Reconcile, receive and approve invoices in the primary wholesalers order management system, and accurately record invoice amounts on the Drugs Billable Spreadsheet. Check products for expiration date at least monthly and prior to dispensing. When processing or filling a prescription for a product that is out of stock, check pharmacy system for availability at other locations and if not, communicate with inpatient pharmacy to determine availability of needed products. Respond to needs of patient, physician, nurses, and care managers regarding special orders. Adjust inventory stock levels and orders drugs in appropriate amount to replenish stock. Never run out of fast movers (top 50). Daily update inventory received to reflect accurate on hand quantity in the pharmacy management system. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: High School or G.E.D. certification Required Must be registered with The Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida's major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. The pharmacy technician performs a wide range of supportive duties to assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications so that patients will receive care consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the AdventHealth Outpatient Pharmacy. Technician will perform all required duties/tasks necessary to provide for the effective daily operations of all department services and programs. Technician should be able to handle a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision and perform all job functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Prescription processing: follow a systematic procedure for assisting with the flow of prescriptions through the pharmacy. Obtain patient information required for processing of all prescriptions. Obtain insurance information from patient and keep patient abreast of any insurance problems. Maintain current patient information in pharmacy management software. Assure that patient has signed HIPAA release. Keep pharmacist aware of patient status and need for prescription check. Assure orders are processed, dispensed and delivered accurately and promptly. Always obtain pharmacists verification before distribution of any medication. Prescription preparation: follows strict guidelines in preparing and dispensing medications under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Assist pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medication accurately and efficiently. Prepare various compounds using aseptic technique under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Prepare and label prescriptions for the pharmacist before dispensing. Obtain controlled substances for prescription filling under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Double-count schedule II-controlled substances before verification by a pharmacist. Organize all dispensing materials, (i.e. stock container, original prescription(s), labeling, etc.), for final verification by a pharmacist. Demonstrate knowledge of the generic names of medications, medication uses, and a good understanding of mathematical principles. Communication: communicate with patients and other pharmacies regarding prescription transfers or clarification. Answer phone calls and determine nature of request. Respond to requests to determine appropriate action required to meet patient needs. Respond to needs of patients, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners regarding status of prescriptions and deliveries. Promptly inform patients, caregiver, and/or clinical team of any potential problems that may delay or prevent the timely processing and delivery of medications to patients. Communicate with CPO utilizing most efficient mode of communication regarding prescriptions that require prior authorization, patient assistance or copay assistance and comply with applicable standard operating procedures. Inventory management: maintain adequate current stock of medications. Maintain accuracy in inventory control including, but not limited to perpetual inventory in the pharmacy management system. Coordinate receiving, record keeping, stocking drugs, checking for shorts, discrepancies and outdated and short dated merchandise. Monitor inventory system to insure proper storage conditions for all pharmacy items. Reconcile, receive and approve invoices in the primary wholesalers order management system, and accurately record invoice amounts on the Drugs Billable Spreadsheet. Check products for expiration date at least monthly and prior to dispensing. When processing or filling a prescription for a product that is out of stock, check pharmacy system for availability at other locations and if not, communicate with inpatient pharmacy to determine availability of needed products. Respond to needs of patient, physician, nurses, and care managers regarding special orders. Adjust inventory stock levels and orders drugs in appropriate amount to replenish stock. Never run out of fast movers (top 50). Daily update inventory received to reflect accurate on hand quantity in the pharmacy management system. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: High School or G.E.D. certification Required Must be registered with The Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.