The posting
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day-Weekend (United States of America)
Address:
900 WINDERLEY PL
City:
MAITLAND
State:
Florida
Postal Code:
32751
Job Description:
Location: 900 Winderley Place, Maitland, FL 32751
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm with possibility for some weekends
Responsible for assisting the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient care aligns with the pharmacy's philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures. This position performs all necessary duties and tasks for the effective daily operations of department services and programs. Additionally, this role handles a high volume of work with minimal direct supervision and performs all job functions. In addition, this position actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all individuals. Additionally, this role requires the ability to perform all duties listed for Pharmacy Technician II, III, and IV.
- Acts as a resource to pharmacy, risk management, quality, and performance improvement departments.
- Leads the review and evaluation of medication safety practices and recommends process improvements.
- Manages and implements medication safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Oversees adverse drug event reporting activities and evaluates significant medication variances.
- Assesses and reports the status of medication-use safety efforts to campus leaders and staff.
- Develops strategies to minimize medication errors related to labeling, packaging, storage, and administration.
- Provides oversight to ensure all patient and medication-specific information supports effective care decisions.
- Precepts pharmacy residents and students, enhancing their professional growth and development.
- Participates in educational programs, current literature, and research to stay updated on medication safety.
- Supervises Medication Safety Pharmacists and oversees data analysts and pharmacy residents.
- Ensures healthcare providers and staff are proficient in safe medication use practices through training and assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Competent in medical terminology, medication names and medication use [Required]
- Proficient with prescription-filling software and other computer skills [Required]
- Ability to work under pressure [Required]
- Ability to interact professionally with public and other medical staff [Required]
- Knowledge of compounding oral/topical medications [Required]
- Knowledgeable in all the major prescription insurance carrier reimbursement guidelines and eligibility for coverage by third-party payers [Required]
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the practice of pharmacy and delegation of responsibilities including which tasks may only be performed by a licensed Pharmacist [Required]
- Moderate proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook [Required]
- Ability to teach pharmacy technicians [Preferred]
Education:
- Associate's [Preferred]
- High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
Field of Study:
- in physical science, business or healthcare related field
Work Experience:
- 3+ years pharmacy technician experience, in a retail pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, central fill or hospital setting [Required]
- 5+ years retail pharmacy experience [Preferred]
- Previous experience in a managed healthcare organization, medical insurance company, pharmacy benefit management or other healthcare related entity. [Preferred]
- Prior experience processing and filling prescriptions [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]
- NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required] OR PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
- Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:
$21.17 - $39.38
Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
