Pharmacy Tech - Sarasota

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technician for LeeSar Centralized Pharmacy Sarasota

JOB DUTIES:

1. DEPENDABILITY & RELIABILITY:

1. Identify and escalate safety issues
2. Work to fill hospital pyxis orders via the provided software with a high level of accuracy
3. Work with a team to prepare delivery totes multiple times per day, tie for security, and load on pallets for delivery

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. The responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician include repackaging, picking, bagging, and preparing medications for delivery. Under the supervision of one or more pharmacists
2. Assisting the in the day-to-day operation of the distribution center
3. Maintain continuing education as required by the state of Florida for technician licensure.
4. Complete employee in-service training through Paycom.

3. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

1. Perform routine pharmacy technician duties with limited customer interactions
2. Work with the companys Pyxis software to help manage inventory control, run reports, and maintain the inventory database.
3. Assist in running unit dose packaging equipment for internal and hospital partners use.

4. QUALITY OF WORK:

1. Fill hospital Pyxis orders on a daily basis with a minimum of errors.
2. Maintain facility and related equipment in good working order.

5. ADHERENCE TO COMPANY POLICIES:

1. Use the company software to fill partner hospitals orders accurately and follow the procedure for double checking each order.
2. Identify and escalate safety issues
3. Follow policies for attendance and report to work promptly when scheduled.
4. Maintain security of medications at all times at the facility and in route for delivery until delivered to the final destination.

6. COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION & ENGAGEMENT:

1. Provide courteous customer service when communicating with member hospitals, vendors, other departments, and peers.
2. Display a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the pharmacy team.

7. PRODUCTIVITY:

1. Check documentation completeness and accuracy
2. Restocking medications and related supplies
3. Preparing and assembling medication delivery totes
4. Work to follow Pyxis fill process with completeness and accuracy.
5. Restock medication inventory from outside vendors as needed.
6. Deliver medications to member facilities if requested (in absence of driving staff).
7. Pass DOT physician exam for driving in order to carry out the above duty.

8. PROBLEM-SOLVING (CREATIVITY & INITIATIVE):

1. Demonstrate a desire to learn and develop new skills.
2. Assist with inventory control when needed. Identify expired products for disposal, destruction, or return to manufacturer.
3. Offer constructive ideas regarding process improvement to leadership.

EDUCATION:

1. Minimum of high school diploma with a preference of an Associates or Bachelors degree.
2. Completion of a board certified Pharmacy Technician program (preferred)
3. Maintain a license as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida
4. Completion of all state required continuing education for maintenance of technician licensure.
5. One year of related technician experience is preferred.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

General Requirements (has the ability to...)

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Bend
• Climb
• Kneel
• Crouch or Squat
• Twist
• Maintain Balance
• Reach

Required Lifting (ability to lift...)

• 35 to 50 lbs

Mental & Emotional Requirements (ability to...)

• Work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Make decisions under high pressure
• Cope with confrontation and assist with problem resolution
• Concentrate
• Handle a high degree of flexibility
• Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations
• Ability to work alone or in groups
• Demonstrate high degree of patience
• Adapt to shift work
• Work in areas that are close and crowded

Pushing / Pulling/Maneuvering (ability to push, pull, and maneuver)

• 35 to 50 lbs

Sensory Requirements (has ability for...)

• Visual acuity necessary to ensure accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the job

Skills (ability to...)

• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Proactively prioritize customer needs

Hand Manipulation (ability with...)

• Simple Grasping
• Firm Grasping
• Fine Manipulation
• Use of Keyboards
• Manual dexterity necessary to perform tasks

Others

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Must have dependable personal transportation valid Driver's license and current insurance
• Be physically present at job site as scheduled
• Ability to work overtime weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to do/use required personal protective equipment

LeeSar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free/Tobacco-Free Workplace