Pharmacy Technician II - Orlando Health Cancer Institute at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Procedures, Emergency Procedures, Risk Management Procedures, Customer Service, Equipment Operation, Pharmacy Procedures, Drug Procurement, Medication Distribution, Aseptic Techniques, Admixture, Chemotherapy, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, USP 797 Standards, Regulatory Documentation, Waste Disposal, Medication History Acquisition

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary Assists with operational and all distribution responsibilities as they are related to Pharmacy Technician functions including Orlando Health software and hardware systems. Work schedule: some weekends/holidays Located: Downtown Responsibilities Essential Functions • Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures. • Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health. • Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department. • Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources. • Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations and policy and procedures. • Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures. • Performs the basic buyer procedures including drug procurement required by the department and consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures. • Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks / procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets. • Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation. • Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements. • Responsible for special project completion as assigned. • Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians if needed • Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (eg. medication history acquisition) depending on the needs of the department. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Attends in-services/meetings asrequired. • Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education. • Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education. Qualifications Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy. Experience Greater than one year up to four (4) of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician II assists with operational and all distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. Key duties involve accurately assisting the Pharmacist in medication distribution, performing admixture with proper aseptic techniques, and maintaining regulatory standards like USP 797.