Pharmacy Technician Tallahassee, FL

NEEDED: Pharmacy Technician

LOCATION: 501 Capital Circle N.E. Tallahassee FL 32301

SCHEDULE: 40 Hours Monday Friday between 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at a minimum two years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Must possess a Florida state certification as a Pharmacy Technician
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist the Pharmacist in filling and preparing prescription daily
• Interpreting medical/dental staff prescription orders. These orders may be the traditional physical prescription or orders taken from entries of the patients electronic medical file.
• Entering prescriptions into the pharmacys prescription computer system and printing prescription labels.
• Selecting the correct medication and filling the prescriptions.
• Inventorying medications and supplies recording items that are low in stocking levels and advising the Chief Pharmacist and Health Services Administrator of medications that need ordering.
• Interacting with inmates regarding their medications and providing patient education about the medication and side effects.
• Assisting the medical staff and pharmacist with filling and preparing daily prescriptions for the inmate population at the FCI and FDC. Will on a routine basis run the daily pill line and dispense medication as ordered and directed.
• Ensure that all drugs and supplies are stored according to manufactures recommendations i.e. refrigeration or protection from heat and light.
• Address any questions and concerns with the Chief Pharmacist.
• Ensure inmate medication profile is current and updated.
• Ensure the appropriate sanitation is maintained within the pharmacy.
• Heavy lifting prolonged standing and the climbing of stairs will be required in the performance of duties.

BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly pay rate accrued vacation accrued sick leave 11 paid federal holidays 401K opportunity and healthcare benefits contributions.