Job Information
HCA Healthcare Pharmacy Technician I in Gainesville, Florida
Description
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Pharmacy Technician I to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Pharmacy Technician I opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for accurately performing all basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner.
Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competency.
Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately.
Accurately maintains required documentation logs.
Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization.
Performs quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned.
Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned.
Performs basic billing functions.
Completes basic OR charges in a timely manner as assigned.
Accurately performs required calculations.
Accurately and safely compounds and labels medications and parenteral admixtures.
Always utilizes aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding
Compliant with all USP 797 shift/daily/monthly requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.)
Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medication, or dispensing any medication.
Prepares all work records needed for day at their designated times including the Discontinued, Transfers, and Discharges Lists of parenteral preparations and efficiently processes these reports before they are dispensed to the patient care areas.
Accurately transports medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas.
Accurately fills orders in the pharmacy
Processes medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems
Performs daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.)
Replenishes ADCs, emergency cart trays and floor stock accurately and as needed
Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned
Appropriately and timely notifies the pharmacy inventory manager of products that need to be reordered.
Complies with ongoing processes to monitor outdates as per policy and procedures
Performs receiving and check in of medication/supply orders as defined in policy and notifies the pharmacy inventory manager of any shortages, overages or damages of product
What qualifications you will need:
State Registration Pharmacy Technician
High School Graduate / GED
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Pharmacy Technician I opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.