Job Information
BrightSpring Health Services SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - NATIONAL TRAVEL in TAMPA, Florida
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
This is a traveling position for technicians that are highly motivated and capable of collaboration with pharmacy staff members, Pharmacy Directors, VPO’s, and other operational team members in increasing and ensuring the success of our pharmacies. This position requires the understanding of all pharmacy technician functions, leadership skills, a strong strategizing skill set, and project management capabilities. strong strategizing skill set, and project management capabilities.
National travel is expected
Responsibilities
On-Site Collaboration:
Under the direction of the Supervising Sr Technician, Internal Operations
Works with Site Pharmacy Director to implement work flow and productivity measures that will achieve performance targets and customer expectations
Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to execute Company Initiatives, Core Processes and Quality Initiatives to continually improve the overall quality of service to our customers
Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Corporate Compliance Program
Works with Site pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies (pre-pack, front-end process, cycle-fill) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities
Works with Site pharmacy management to monitor the purchasing and inventory supply for the pharmacy to ensure goals are being met (inventory turns, preferred products, generics, TI, controlled drug monitoring)
Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs
Technician Responsibilities:
Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
Technician Performance will further include:
Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;
Works with automated machines to prepack drugs;
Assists in inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;
Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);
Mixes/packages IV medications sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood
In-depth knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures and efficient workflow practices to enable adequate evaluation of deficiencies
Project Management:
Under the direction of the Sr Pharmacist, Internal Operations
Selects and applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed policies. Produces work plans according to required standards. Works with team to produce/recommend/develop long-term plans
Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards
Policy and procedure task force participation
Pharmacy outcomes strategy and optimization planning
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience
Required: High School or GED
Work Experience
Required: 5 Years LTC Technician, Leadership Experience
Desired: 10 Years LTC Field
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Eventual Multistate State Licensure/Registration, National Certification
Desired: All State or Multistate Licensure/Registration, National Certification
Travel
Required: 75% + travel required for this position
Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Lifting
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About our Line of Business
PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/PharMericaCorp/) , andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica/) .
Salary Range
USD $25.00 - $27.00 / Hour
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Job LocationsUS-FL-TAMPA | US-MI-GRAND RAPIDS | US-OH-WESTLAKE | US-PA-PHILADELPHIA | US-TN-NASHVILLE
ID 2024-147034
Line of Business PharMerica
Position Type Full-Time
Pay Min USD $25.00/Hr.
Pay Max USD $27.00/Hr.